Long-term human impacts are considered to be the prime cause of unsustainable forest
exploitation in Ethiopia. Yet there exist well-established systems and a wealth of local …

Long term human occupation of the highlands of Ethiopia, accompanied by sedentary
agriculture and extensive cattle herding activities, in combination with population pressure …

The major causes of deforestation and degradation of natural resources in the Belete-Gera
Forest of Ethiopia are coffee production activities and encroachment into forestland to …

One of the major challenges facing Ethiopia in striving for development is environmental
degradation, manifested in the degradation of land and water resources as well as loss of …

The unsustainable exploitation and destruction of forests is a serious environmental concern
in the developing countries of Africa. One of its main driving forces is the growing population …

This study presents the extent, history and process of forest decline in Awassa watershed,
south central Ethiopia. By combining different data sources such as satellite images, social …

This study assessed forest cover change from 1985 to 2016, analyzed community
perception on forest cover change and its drivers, and suggested possible solutions in …

Forest is one of the key precious resources that support human well-being by providing
ecosystem services. Unfortunately, the forest cover has decreased over time due to natural …

Deforestation, accelerated soil erosion, and land degradation are serious problems in
Ethiopia. To overcome these problems, efforts have been made to launch afforestation and …

Deforestation, accelerated soil erosion, and land degradation are serious problems in
Ethiopia. To overcome these problems, efforts have been made to launch afforestation and …