Uncontrolled Exploitation of Pterocarpus tinctorius Welw. and Associated Landscape Dynamics in the Kasenga Territory: Case of the Rural Area of Kasomeno (DR Congo)

The uncontrolled logging of Pterocarpus tinctorius Welw. in the Kasenga territory southeast Democratic Republic Congo is significant socioeconomic benefit, but above all, it a threat to stability forest ecosystems. Based on Landsat images from 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2021, landscape dynamics Kasomeno region territory, P. exploitation area, was quantified using mapping approach coupled with ecology analysis tools. results reveal continuous loss cover over all periods studied, mostly between 2013 2017, primarily through dissection patches. Also, spatial process attrition, fields recorded regressive dynamic 2013–2017, sign abandonment agricultural activity favour illegal logging. These are consequences strong anthropic activities study leading an important expansion savannah. Consequently, level disturbance doubled 0.8 1.7 2009 2021. Our suggest that, without regulatory enforcement, seriously compromises ecosystem health household food security region.