1. Biology Department Faculty of Sciences Université Officielle de Bukavu Bukavu Democratic Republic of the Congo
2. Department of Environment and Geography University of York York UK
3. Computational & Applied Vegetation Ecology (CAVElab) Department of Environment Ghent University Ghent Belgium
4. Environment Department Faculty of Sciences Université du Cinquantenaire de Lwiro Kabare Democratic Republic of the Congo
5. Water and forest Department Institut Supérieur d’Agroforesterie et de Gestion de l’Environnement de Kahuzi‐Biega (ISAGE‐KB Kalehe Democratic Republic of the Congo
6. Department of International Environmental and Development Studies (NORAGRIC) Norwegian University of Life Sciences As Norway