Browsing by Author "Kebede, Birhanu"

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    Floristic Composition and Structural Analysis of Gedo Dry Evergreen Montane Forest, West Shewa Zone of Oromia National Regional State , Central Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Kebede, Birhanu; Kelbessa, Ensermu (Professor)); Soromessa, Teshome(PhD)
    This study was conducted on Gedo Dry Evergreen Montane Forest in West Shewa Zone of Oromia National Regional State, 182-196 km west of Addis Ababa (Finfinne). The objective of the study was to determine floristic composition and structural analysis of Gedo Forest. Systematic sampling method was used to collect vegetation data from 72 (20 m x 20 m) and subplots of 1 m x 1 m at the four corners and the center of the large quadrat for herbaceous plants. Vegetation classification was performed using PC-ORD software package. Sorensen’s similarity coefficient was used to detect similarities and dissimilarities among communities. Shannon - Wiener diversity index was applied to quantify species diversity and richness. All trees and shrubs with Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) 2 cm were measured for height and diameter. A total of two hundred thirty five specimens of plants (herbs, shrubs, lianas and trees) were recorded. One hundred and fourty of the species collected from sample plots were used for floristic and structural analysis. The rest, 95, were collected out of sample plots but from the forest and used to describe the complete floristic list. Asteraceae is the most dominant family with 36 species in 24 genera followed by Fabaceae with 16 species in 14 genera and Lamiaceae with 16 species and 13 genera. Out of the plants identified in this study, 25 were endemic species which have been included in the preliminary list assessed for IUCN Red Data List, of which 1 species is Critically Endangered, 18 species in Least Concern, 4 species Nearly Threatened, and 2 species vulnerable. The density of tree species in Gedo Forest decreases with increasing height and DBH classes. The forest is characterized by high density of trees in the lower class than in the higher. Three layers (lower, middle and upper) of tree were identified from the study of vertical stratification of Gedo Forest following the International Union for Forestry Research Organization (IUFRO) classification scheme. The regeneration status of selected woody species was assessed as well as the forest was compared with five dry evergreen forests of Ethiopia. Based on the result of the study, research on the soil seed bank, population dynamics, biology and ecology of endemic species and Ethnobotanical studies to explore the indigenous knowledge on the diverse uses of plants and its conservation, and Participatory management of the forest were recommended. Key words/Phrases: Dry evergreen montane forest, Endemic species, Gedo Forest, IUCN Red Data List, Phytogeographical comparison, vegetation structure
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    Public Relations Practices of Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-06) Kebede, Birhanu; Jemaneh, Agaredech (PhD)
    Public relations is considered as an important factor in the process of development and growth of culture and tourism. The general objective of the study is to analyze the public relations practices at Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau. This study employed case study design and followed qualitative research approach in the data gathering using in-depth interview and content analysis methods. In selecting interviewees purposive sampling technique was used using the profession, experience, position, and relevant to the study in gathering quality data. The key informants were deputy head of the Bureau, public relations director, and practitioners. Besides, for content analysis availability sampling was employed; and then three available publications of the Bureau (Dhangaa Irrecha magazine 2016, Oromia Travel Tips Booklet 2018, and annual plan document 2018) contents were exhaustively reviewed. The study analyzed the data by triangulating and interpreted the findings in the discussion. Thematic data analysis was employed in descriptive manner. The study mainly indicates that less attention was paid to professional public relations practices, poor understanding and misconception of the profession; informational model and technician role o f public relations were employed by the Bureau. Generally, public relations of the Bureau has to get strategic attention. Professional capacity building and further educational opportunities need to be given for the practitioners to overcome their professional knowledge gap and challenges concerning public relations practices. At the same time, public relations department ought to be empowered so as to play its managerial role such as counseling the management, researching, communication facilitator and boundary-spanner, and become influential in the dominant coalition for the sake of success and progress of the profession.