Virunga

100 Years of an Exceptional Park

Emmanuel de Merode, Jean-Pierre d'Huart, Frédéric Henrard

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English

Lannoo Publishers
01 July 2025

Conservation of wildlife & habitats; The countryside, country life

Established in 1925, Virunga National Park is Africa's oldest park. Breathtakingly beautiful, its history spans a century and boasts an unrivalled diversity of ecosystems: from volcanoes and tropical forests to the glaciers of the Rwenzori mountains and the vast Rwindi savannahs. The Park is home to the world's last mountain gorillas and its biological wealth has justified its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

This book, written by some fifty experts, tells the complex story of a Congolese jewel and pays tribute to those working to protect it for the past hundred years. It highlights the efforts to meet the contemporary challenges of conflicts, poverty and humanitarian crises. Far from postcard clichés, the Park has become a lever for stabilising and developing an entire region.

Browsing through these pages is an invitation to a journey where courage, resilience and innovation in the service of both nature and people continue to shape the legend of Virunga National Park.

AUTHORS: Emmanuel de Merode, Jean-Pierre d'Huart, and Frédéric Henrard each have a deep connection with Virunga National Park. De Merode has been leading the park since 2008 and launched the Virunga Alliance. D'Huart began his career as a researcher in Virunga and continues to work on conservation projects. Henrard supported De Merode as an advisor in Rumangabo from 2017 to 2022.

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Virunga National Park, Africa's oldest park, celebrates its 100th anniversary .

Virunga is home to an unparalleled variety of landscapes and a unique biodiversity, including the world's only population of mountain gorillas .

A team of forty specialists provides an overview of the current situation, with attention to both history and future prospects .

Featuring stunning photos and detailed maps

300 colour, 50 b/w illustrations

Edited by: Emmanuel de Merode, Jean-Pierre d'Huart, Frédéric Henrard
Imprint: Lannoo Publishers
Country of Publication: Belgium
Dimensions: Height: 270mm, Width: 230mm,
Weight: 2.156kg
ISBN: 9789020900002
ISBN 10: 9020900005
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Emmanuel de Merode, Jean-Pierre d’Huart, and Frédéric Henrard each have a deep connection with Virunga National Park. De Merode has been leading the park since 2008 and launched the Virunga Alliance. D’Huart began his career as a researcher in Virunga and continues to work on conservation projects. Henrard supported De Merode as an advisor in Rumangabo from 2017 to 2022.

Reviews for Virunga: 100 Years of an Exceptional Park

""""""Written by nearly 40 experts, it chronicles Virunga’s layered history—from prehistoric human settlement to modern-day challenges. It honors the bravery of those who have worked to protect the park since 1925, especially the rangers and conservationists who risk their lives amid regional conflict, poverty, and political instability."""" - """"As Virunga enters its second century, the publication looks forward with purpose. Ongoing projects in education, clean energy, community-based conservation, ecotourism, and reforestation illustrate how the Virunga Alliance is shaping a sustainable and inclusive future."""" -""""Virunga: 100 Years of an Outstanding Park, published by Lannoo Publishers, is essential reading for anyone interested in conservation, African history, and the human spirit. It is a moving portrait of a park that continues to inspire global efforts in environmental stewardship, even under the most difficult circumstances."""""" - Ninu Ninu