Abstract: This study was focused on the diversity and conservation status of non- timber forest products (NTFPs) in Sera forest with the objective of identifying and documenting diversity of plant species used as NTFPs and their conservation status. The study applied a combination of plant ecological and ethno botanical methods. A preferential systematic sampling method was used to collect vegetation data from 50 plots of 20 m x 20 m for all woody species and 2x2 m subplots inside the large ...
Abstract: Prosopis juliflora is an invasive species that has caused adverse ecological, social and economic impacts in Kenya. Climate change is anticipated to aggravate the spread and invasion of this species. This is now raising concerns because further expansion of this species will worsen its negative impacts on the livelihoods of the adjacent communities, and on the ecological integrity of the invaded areas. However, there is limited understanding and knowledge on the influence of climat...
Abstract: Small-scale irrigation is one of the most useful irrigation systems designed to increase the production and productivity of smallholder farmers and protect them against the risks of crop loss due to erratic rainfall. This study was mainly intended to evaluate the impact of small-scale irrigation practices on the livelihood and resilience of smallholder farmers toward climate change stresses in Kersa district, East Hararghe Zone, Oromia. The data were collected from a sample of 288 ...
Abstract: Household Solid Waste Generation, characterization and Management Practices in Melka Rafu Town, Kombolcha District of East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia The rapid increase in population together with expansion of urban centers is producing large volumes of wastes, which demand better infrastructure, institutional setup and community participation for its management. But, most of solid wastes that generated are remaining uncollected and simply dumped at open space. This study focused on i...
Abstract: Household Solid Waste Generation, characterization and Management Practices in Melka Rafu Town, Kombolcha District of East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia The rapid increase in population together with expansion of urban centers is producing large volumes of wastes, which demand better infrastructure, institutional setup and community participation for its management. But, most of solid wastes that generated are remaining uncollected and simply dumped at open space. This study focused on i...
Abstract: Household solid waste (HSW) has both direct and indirect effects on the environment and human welfare. This is mainly due to the lack of information on the generation rate and physico chemical characterize of the household solid waste property. So, this study aims to determine the generation rate and physico chemical properties of household solid waste in Deder town adminstration, East Hararghe zone, Ethiopia. In order to achieve this objective, soild waste data was collected from ...
Abstract: Biotransformation of brewery sludge and Lantana camara is a double interest, as it converts industrial waste in to useful product and helps to control invasive weeds. The objective of this study was to evaluate vermicomposting technology in the biotransformation of brewery sludge (BS) and Lantana biomass in to valuable product. Fresh (BS) was obtained from the waste water treatment plant of Harar brewery factory, which is located in Harar city. Lantana camara (LC) was collected fro...
Abstract: The most pressing environmental issue in Chiro Town is the growing amount of solid waste generated and the lack of an effective waste management system. The purpose of this study was to determine the present generation rate, physicochemical characterization, and management practices of solid waste generated by households, commercial center and government organizations in Chiro town, Oromia region, Ethiopia. The research was done on households, commercial centers and government orga...
Abstract: In the study area, there was problem of seedling quality because of degraded local soil fertility and competing interest for manure from vegetable, fruit, coffee and kahat producers. The study was focused on determining the most suitable soil amendment for germination and early seedling growth of selected indigenous multipurpose agroforestry tree species. Seedlings were raised in polythene tubes having 10cm diameter and 15cm height and the experimental plots were laid out with eigh...
Abstract: The study was conducted in Deder District of Obi forest, with the objectives of assessing the woody species diversity, composition and estimating of the carbon stock of the forest. A systematic sampling method was used to conduct the vegetation sampling. In order to collect vegetation data, a total of 36 quadrats, each with the size of 20 m x 20 m for tree, 5 m x 5 m for shrubs at an interval of 100 m, were laid along altitudinal variation. Aboveground biomass was estimated by usin...
Abstract: Municipal solid waste is defined as discarded items from households, including bulky waste, waste from commerce and trade, institutions, small businesses, yard and garden, street sweepings, and market cleansing. Expansion in generation rate and quality of solid waste composition in municipalities coupled with ineffective management has led to severe environmental problems. This research was initiated to characterize the physicochemical property of municipal solid waste (MSW) in Dil...
Abstract: Gold mining brings several benefits to developing countries like Ethiopia, which could be manifested mainly as employment opportunity and income generation but simultaneously there has been high negative impact on the environment especially on the biodiversity. This study was conducted to investigate the impacts of the ongoing traditional gold mining (TGM) on the natural vegetation in the Kafta-Shiraro National Park (KSNP). A comparative vegetation analysis was conducted between th...
Abstract: Solid waste, which is a consequence of day-to-day activity of human kind, needs to be managed properly. The improper management of the MSW is a major cause for water, air and soil pollution. Municipal solid wastes (MSW) generations and characterization of its composition is essential for proper management of municipal solid waste in the study area. This study aims to determine generation rate and physico-chemical characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Fonko Town. In present s...
Abstract: Throwing unsorted and untreated municipal solid waste on streets is a threat to human health and environment in rapidly growing towns. Determining the generation rates and characterization of physicochemical properties is essential to figure out the adverse effects solid waste in the environment. The purpose of this study was to characterize physicochemical properties of municipal solid waste and determination of its generation rate at Jajura Town. In order to achieve this objectiv...
Abstract: Investigating the dynamics of meteorological variables in the context of changing climate, particularly in countries where rainfed agriculture is predominant, vital to assess climateinduced changes and suggest feasible adaptation strategies. To that end, this study was conducted in Gibe Woreda of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia to analyze rainfall and temperature variability impacts on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity and adaptation strategies among smallholder farmers. Dat...