Participatory mapping of local people's values in restoration landscapes in Western Rwanda

Landscape restoration is critical to addressing deforestation, land degradation, and biodiversity loss while promoting human well‐being. However, its success largely depends on local knowledge and values, which are often overlooked, reducing the effectiveness and long‐term sustainability of restoration.

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  2025

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  Restoration Ecology

• Publication date

  2025-10-10

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  DOI 10.1111/rec.70217
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