{"id":121664,"date":"2026-04-09T12:26:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/biodiversity-nearly-doubles-in-nyandungu-eco-park"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:37:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:37:35","slug":"biodiversity-nearly-doubles-in-nyandungu-eco-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/biodiversity-nearly-doubles-in-nyandungu-eco-park","title":{"rendered":"Biodiversity Nearly Doubles in Nyandungu Eco-Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Biodiversity in Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali has nearly doubled, according to new findings from a 2025 survey.<\/p>\n<p>The findings validated by park management on Wednesday, April 8, point to steady ecological recovery since the 2023 baseline study, with bird species rising from 83 to 158.<\/p>\n<p>Among them is continued presence of Grey Crowned Crane in the park, a sign of improving habitat conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Plant diversity has also expanded, increasing from 260 to 523 species. Among them are plants of high conservation concern, including the critically endangered Vernonia djalonensis.<\/p>\n<p>The survey further recorded growth in aquatic macroinvertebrates, from 29 to 41 families, alongside increases in mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish species.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers also confirmed the presence of the Spotted-necked Otter, a near-threatened species often regarded as an indicator of a healthy wetland ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis progress underscores the impact of science-based conservation,\u201d said Ildephonse Kambogo, the Manager of Nyandungu Eco-Park.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery species recorded reflects the effectiveness of structured conservation practices, and we remain committed to building on this foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The survey was commissioned by QA Venue Solutions Rwanda, which manages the park, and carried out by the Regional Research Centre for Integrated Development (RCID), a Rwandan research and consultancy firm.<\/p>\n<p>Jules Kazungu, Managing Director of RCID, said such assessments are essential for effective conservation planning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you don\u2019t know how many species and types are in the park, you wouldn\u2019t know where to start in order to protect and conserve them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Nyandungu Eco-Park, which covers 219 hectares, was restored through an investment of more than $5 million and has become one of Rwanda\u2019s leading examples of urban ecological restoration.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond conservation, the park continues to benefit residents by improving air quality, supporting natural flood control, and providing accessible green space. More than 110,000 people visited the park in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Nyandungu has also gained international recognition, receiving global awards in 2025, including the Star Wetland Centre Award and honours at the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands COP14.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. Biodiversity in Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali has nearly doubled, according to new findings from a 2025 survey. The findings validated by park management on Wednesday, April 8, point to steady ecological recovery since the 2023 baseline study, with bird species rising from 83 to 158. 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