scholarly journals Socioeconomic Contribution of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A.Rich) Munro and Determinants of Growing in Homestead Agroforestry System in Northern Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 479-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Girmay Darcha Gebramlak ◽  
Nigussie Abadi ◽  
Emiru Birhane Hizikias
Keyword(s):  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Oxytenanthera Abyssinica

scholarly journals Role of Indigenous Dryland Agroforestry System for Biodiversity Conservation and Carbon Storage in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashenafi Manaye ◽  
Berihu Tesfamariam ◽  
Musse Tesfaye ◽  
Adefires Werku ◽  
Yirga Gufi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Storage ◽  
Woody Species ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Home Garden ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Shannon Diversity ◽  
C Stocks ◽  
Soc Stock

Abstract Background Agroforestry (AF) is an age-old practice in the farming system of Ethiopian dry lands. So far, several studies conducted in the field of AF focused on system design, soil fertility management and system interactions. Less emphasis has been given to the biodiversity and climate change mitigation aspects. The objective of this paper was to evaluate the woody species diversity, biomass carbon (C) and soil organic carbon (SOC) stock of the dry land indigenous AF practices. A total of 197 smallholder farmers representing four AF practices were systematically selected from lowland, midland and highland. Woody species inventory was done on the randomly established plot of each farm. Results A total of 59 species, belonging to 48 genera and 32 families were recorded. Shannon diversity index (H’) of highland agroecology was higher in-home garden AF while in the midland and lowland the higher H’ was recorded in parkland AF. Smallholding ecosystem C stocks (sum of total biomass C and SOC 0 –60 cm) ranged from 77 to 135 Mg ha −1 .The mean total biomass C stock of woodlot AF practice (31 Mg C ha -1 ) was significantly higher than the other three AF practices. SOC stocks (0–60 cm) were greater in boundary planting (113 Mg C ha -1 ) followed by the home garden (109 Mg C ha -1 ) and woodlot (97 Mg C ha -1 ) AF practices. Conclusions The higher species richness was recorded on the home garden and parkland small household agroforestry system as compared to woodlot agroforestry systems. Likewise, the higher Shannon diversity and evenness were found on the home garden agroforestry system.. As compared to other AF systems, our study revealed that rotational woodlot and boundary planting AF practice accounts higher biomass and SOC stock, respectively. We found that biodiversity is synergy with SOC stock but can be seen as an independent agro-ecosystem function that may not directly correlated to biomass and total agroforestry carbon storage. Finally, our work concluded that home garden and boundary agroforestry can strategically promote to maximize biodiversity and carbon storage of the dry land ecosystem.

scholarly journals Current and future predicting potential areas of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Richard) using MaxEnt model under climate change in Northern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yikunoamlak Gebrewahid ◽  
Selemawi Abrehe ◽  
Esayas Meresa ◽  
Gebru Eyasu ◽  
Kiros Abay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Maxent Model ◽  
Oxytenanthera Abyssinica

Productive role of agroforestry system in context of ecosystem services in district Dir lower, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hayat ◽  
Tianshan Zha ◽  
Syed Moazzam Nizami ◽  
Saeed Gulzar ◽  
Alamgir Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Productive Role

scholarly journals Excess mortality among people with podoconiosis: secondary analysis of two Ethiopian cohorts

2020 ◽  
Vol 114 (12) ◽  
pp. 1035-1037
Author(s):  
Hannah Masraf ◽  
Temesgen Azemeraw ◽  
Meseret Molla ◽  
Christopher Iain Jones ◽  
Stephen Bremner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Excess Mortality ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Demographic Surveillance System ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Crude Mortality Rate ◽  
Crude Mortality ◽  
Standardised Mortality Ratios ◽  
Patients Experience

Abstract Background While morbidity attributable to podoconiosis is relatively well studied, its pattern of mortality has not been established. Methods We compared the age-standardised mortality ratios (SMRs) of two datasets from northern Ethiopia: podoconiosis patients enrolled in a 1-y trial and a Health and Demographic Surveillance System cohort. Results The annual crude mortality rate per 1000 population for podoconiosis patients was 28.7 (95% confidence interval [CI] 17.3 to 44.8; n=663) while that of the general population was 2.8 (95% CI 2.3 to 3.4; n=44 095). The overall SMR for the study period was 6.0 (95% CI 3.6 to 9.4). Conclusions Podoconiosis patients experience elevated mortality compared with the general population and further research is required to understand the reasons.

scholarly journals Simulating Agroforestry Adoption in Rural Indonesia: The Potential of Trees on Farms for Livelihoods and Environment

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Beatrice Nöldeke ◽  
Etti Winter ◽  
Yves Laumonier ◽  
Trifosa Simamora
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Scenario ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Change Scenario ◽  
Trees On Farms ◽  
Agroforestry Adoption ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

In recent years, agroforestry has gained increasing attention as an option to simultaneously alleviate poverty, provide ecological benefits, and mitigate climate change. The present study simulates small-scale farmers’ agroforestry adoption decisions to investigate the consequences for livelihoods and the environment over time. To explore the interdependencies between agroforestry adoption, livelihoods, and the environment, an agent-based model adjusted to a case study area in rural Indonesia was implemented. Thereby, the model compares different scenarios, including a climate change scenario. The agroforestry system under investigation consists of an illipe (Shorea stenoptera) rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) mix, which are both locally valued tree species. The simulations reveal that farmers who adopt agroforestry diversify their livelihood portfolio while increasing income. Additionally, the model predicts environmental benefits: enhanced biodiversity and higher carbon sequestration in the landscape. The benefits of agroforestry for livelihoods and nature gain particular importance in the climate change scenario. The results therefore provide policy-makers and practitioners with insights into the dynamic economic and environmental advantages of promoting agroforestry.

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