The Virunga Mountains, a shared natural heritage of Rwanda, DR Congo, and Uganda, is currently facing an escalating threat from invasive plant species, a phenomenon aggravated by the far-reaching impacts of climate change.
Recent reports have brought attention to the rapid proliferation of alien species, spread through various vectors including wind, wildlife, and human activity in and around the protected areas.
The incursion of these alien plants poses a significant risk of human-wildlife conflict, as it might drive animals to venture beyond the protected park areas in search of alternative food sources.initiative has been introduced in the Virunga Mountains, aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflicts and curb the spread of invasive species, according to Fidèle Ruzigandekwe, Deputy Executive Secretary for Programmes at Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration .
According to Francis Bayingana, a tourism warden overseeing the Volcano National Park, continuous efforts have been made to uproot the invasive solanum aculeastrum, locally known as intobo, through the 'Park Clean Up' program, which aims to eradicate foreign elements that threaten the park's delicate ecosystem.
To mitigate the threat, physical removal initiatives have been actively pursued in both Rwanda and Uganda, in collaboration with GVTC, signaling a commitment to protecting the fragile biodiversity of the Greater Virunga Landscape.
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