Improvement of land use information flow for mangroves forest conservation and rural farming in Democratic Republic of Congo
Abstract
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Communities adjacent to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s
mangrove forest areas depend on subsistence farming systems.
These farming systems are characterized by insufficient use
of improved knowledge and technology, and low levels of
productivity. In addition information necessary for planning land
use and conservation of mangrove ecosystem forest is
unavailable. Spatial analytical methods, social-economic data
and land use information were integrated with the goal of
improving land use decision making. The study aimed to establish
reliable and upto date information regarding mangrove
vegetation cover and distribution; the spatio-temporal changes
and documenting local knowledge on use of mangroves. Through
a survey conducted in Moanda territory, constraints, such as
(content, frequency and impact of land used information) and
gaps in land use information service delivery were established.
The spatio-temporal analysis revealed no significant change in
mangrove spatial extent. The study results will help in the longterm
land use planning and the conservation of Democratic
Republic of Congo’s mangrove forests to benefit the local
communities.
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