Assessing the Effect of Human Impact on Plant And Soil Conservation on Hill Slope at Mechaworeda West Gojjam of Amhara Regional State
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2016-09
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Addis Ababa University
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Degradation of ecosystem and subsequent reduction in services are major problems to
sustain livelihoods in sub Sahara African region. As part of SSA Ethiopia faces various
hurdles related in environmental degradation particularly in plant and soil conservation.
Land is one of the most important assets. However conversion of natural vegetation and
habitat destruction is main challenge in Mecha Woreda particularly in Addis Alem, Felege
Hiwot and Midre Genet Kebeles. Although several stakeholders such as scientists, local
and regional government bodies are working to improve plant and soil conservation, the
problem persist in the study area due to inadequate efforts and various human induced
negative impacts. This study aimed to identify the effect of human impact on plant and soil
conservation, compare with similar area but model Kebele and come up at possible
recommendation related with the effect of human impact on plant and soil conservation on
hill slope. Three sites were selected purposely due to the fact that they are devoid of
vegetation and highly eroded in the Woreda. Sampling design approach was used through
stratified random sampling for farmers’ questionnaire. Data was collected through field
observation, interview, questionnaire and secondary data from recorded document. The
data was organized through tabular and analyzed in frequency, percentage and
figuratively. several factors contribute this study including poor socioeconomic conditions,
cutting of tree for fire wood, charcoal production, home construction, furniture’s and
infrastructure expansion such as road construction. The result of the study showed soil
erosion as a result of those human negative impacts. The present study showed severe soil
erosion due to these anthropogenic factors.
Keywords: Impact, Plant, Soil and Conservation.
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Impact, Plant, Soil and Conservation