A5055528298- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Pharmacological Effects of Medicinal Plants
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Forest ecology and management
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- African history and culture analysis
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Land Rights and Reforms
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Leaf Properties and Growth Measurement
- Ziziphus Jujuba Studies and Applications
- Agricultural Science and Fertilization
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
Ethiopian Environment and Forest Research Institute
2005-2024
Ethiopian Forestry Development
2023-2024
Forestry Commission
2024
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
2011-2019
Forestry Research Centre
2013
Wageningen University & Research
2011-2012
Summary 1. Resins are highly valued non‐timber forest products (NTFP). One of the most widely traded resins is frankincense, tapped from several Boswellia tree species (Burseraceae). Exploited populations often show poor regeneration, but demographic consequences these bottlenecks unknown. Here we report on first large‐scale study frankincense‐producing trees. 2. We studied 12 papyrifera in northern Ethiopia, varying altitude and productivity. Six had been before were during study. Survival,...
ABSTRACT Boswellia papyrifera (Del.) Hochst, is a deciduous multipurpose tree growing in different parts of Ethiopia that provides oleo-gum—frankincense—from its stem. The species holds great actual and potential socio-economic, cultural environmental importance locally, nationally internationally. Despite importance, various anthropogenic natural factors are causing heavy pressure on the welfare populations hampering regeneration. This study, which was carried out at two sites North Gonder...
Introduction The land area under Eucalyptus plantations has now significantly increased among Ethiopian smallholder farmers whereby is grown on their farms in the form of a woodlot primarily for income generation. Despite its widespread adoption, studies and systematic documentation adoption economic impact are inadequate to inform evidence-based policy development. purpose this study was investigate variables influencing Mecha District, northern Ethiopia. Methods A multistage sampling...
Ethiopian Orthodox churches are significant habitats for endemic and threatened plant species, yet their vegetation status the land use systems impacting them, little known. Therefore, this study assessed cover changes (LULCC) within a 3 km buffer area woody of Tsimur Gebriel Monastery in Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia. The United States Geological Survey's multi-dated (1986, 1999, 2018) Landsat imagery was used LULCC analysis. A supervised classification technique employed image using...
Abstract Introduction Pastoralism and agro-pastoralism are the major modes of life in arid semi-arid rangelands. However, rangeland quality quantity rapidly deteriorating due to a number natural human-induced factors, one which is bush encroachment. Little known on how encroachment affects ecosystem functions services expressed terms native vegetation composition structure, status soil seed bank, chemical physical properties, abundance mycorrhiza spores. Methods We assessed woody species 64...
Adansonia digitata (African baobab) is one of the most important wild edible plant and a key species with high ecological socioeconomic significance in tropical Africa. It multipurpose fruit-bearing physically huge tree more than 300 traditional uses commercial values. The lack literature on management practices for A. by various ethnic groups hinder promotion sustainable Ethiopia. aims this study were to: (i) document local among three groups; (ii) identify major threat factors that affect...
The application of biomass models for quantifying forests’ above-ground is essential sustainable forest management. However, lack knowledge in modelig individual tree growth hinders the management Dry Afromontane forests. In this study, to estimate were developed Rhus ruspolii, Ekebergia capensis, and Nuxia congesta. To develop models, a total 45 trees from different diameter classes selected, felled, divided into compartments. For model’s development, at breast height (DBH), (TH), stump...
Information on species composition, structure, and diversity is essential to introduce select different management activities improve the forest productivity. Accordingly, diversity, regeneration status of trees were assessed in Dindin natural forest. In this forest, or shrubs having ≥2.5 cm diameter at breast height >1.5 m identified measured 35 quadrats 20 × m. Regeneration was 5 subplots that laid within each main plot sample seedling sapling. Woody density, basal area, importance...
The large-scale commercial agriculture, mining, expansion of sedentary agricultural settlements, and overgrazing in Ethiopian pastoral areas have become a major cause land degradation. Such activities reduce grazing capacities impoverish already fragile living conditions the pastoralists. an increase degradations necessitates urgent calls for interventions. main objectives this study were to select best performing soil water conservation technologies native tree species restore degraded...
Ethiopia’s forest coverage is decreasing from time to due agricultural expansion, settlements, misuse of existing resources, and a lack awareness sense ownership among the local population. Not only but also species composition diversity are in country. The current study aims investigate woody composition, structure, regeneration, diversity, distribution soil seed bank degraded part Gera moist Afromontane forest. A systematic random sampling technique was used collect tree data. Twenty...
Adansonia digitata (baobab), a multipurpose and highly valued tree species, is facing threats due to anthropogenic factors like shifting cultivation practices fire. The aim of this study was examine the population structure phenological attributes baobab in three districts (i.e. Kafta Humera, Tselemt, Quara district) Northwestern Ethiopia. carried out by establishing 17 plots 1 km long 100 m wide covering total area 170 ha district five 50 each Humera Tselemt districts. Further, were...
Diversity, population structures and regeneration status of gum- resin- producing woody species, including associated were assessed in 157 sample plots, each measuring 400 m2 established along line transects. The data collected two selected districts, namely, Sherkole Guba Benishangul-Gumuz National Regional State, one the gum resin belts western Ethiopia. Twenty- eight representing 18 families 22 genera recorded, among which six species sources commercial resins. resin-producing had 1.54...