Forest Ecology and Restoration

Project Aim

We have been studying the dynamics of the tree community in Kibale for over 35 years by monitoring 50 plots ever 3-5 years. This has provided key insights into the functioning of the forest and is now allowing us to restore areas of forest that were degraded by logging or agricultural encroachment before Kibale became a park. We work with the community to remove invasive or hyper-aggressive species and plant in native seedlings grown in nurseries.

Contact Information

Colin Chapman and Dipto Sarkar