The study evaluated the strategies used to ensure the ecological process in Bwindi Impenetrable National park led to the regeneration of the fauna and flora as well as improved livelihood of the host community. The problem was that the ecological restoration in degraded areas was not efficiently done due to poor strategies used which affected the ecosystem regeneration as well as the local community livelihood. The study was guided by the specific objectives; to evaluate the restoration ecology trends of degraded fauna and flora species in the park; to assess approaches used to restore degraded fauna and flora species restored in the park; to ascertain the benefits of restoration of flora and fauna to both the park and the adjacent local community wellbeing. The study also hypothesized that anthropogenic activities had no drastic effect on ecosystem characteristics in the protected areas. The in depth literature reviewed was about the concepts and detailed information about ecological restoration and community livelihood. The methodology was descriptive and analytical while convenience sampling technique was used. The population of study was 60 whereas a sample had 40 households and 10 UWA staff. The data collection tools used included focus group discussions and interviews. The analysis of data was done by ANOVA to understand the extent of restoration and regeneration processes of ecosystems. The key results indicated that some fauna and flora species in the park were restored. The results revealed that specific restoration strategies used to stimulate regeneration had been applied. Additionally the study found out that the local community also benefited as a result of the ecological restoration process in the park. Conclusively, ecological restoration in Bwindi was practiced and has led to recovery of a number of fauna and flora species. It was recommended that the park should involve the key stakeholders in the ecological restoration process.
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