Spatio-temporal Analysis of Urban Growth and Its Effects on Wetlands in Rwanda: The Case of Rwampara Wetland in the City of Kigali

Spatio-temporal Analysis of Urban Growth and Its Effects on Wetlands in Rwanda: The Case of Rwampara Wetland in the City of Kigali

This study aimed at analyzing the spatio-temporal patterns of urban growth and its effects on Rwampara wetland, located in the City of Kigali,  Rwanda. First, the study was based on the application of remote sensing technology, where 4 Landsat images (1987, 1999, 2009 & 2018) were  classified u...

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Main Authors: G. Rwanyiziri, C. Kayitesi, M. Mugabowindekwe, R.V. Byizigiro, E. Muyombano, M.B. Kagabika, T. Bimenyimana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Subjects:
urban growth, wetland, wetland resources, wetland degradation, wetland management
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/200601

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