"A Quantitative analysis on the Adoption of Soil, Water, and Forest Conservation Technologies in the Upper Gelana Watershed, Northeast Ethiopian Highlands" DOI Creative Commons

Tsedey Tesfahun,

Assefa Abegaz,

Esubalew Abate

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(17), P. e36794 - e36794

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Globally, the degradation of soil, water, and forests has had a significant impact on both livelihoods environment. This issue is particularly severe in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Despite extensive efforts to implement conservation measures for highlands Ethiopia, there been lack thorough evaluation documentation regarding adoption these practices by rural households. It crucial have scientific up-to-date information at various spatial scales order effectively monitor existing practices, scale up successful initiatives, promote sustainable regional development. Therefore, this paper focuses analyzing forest activities households upper Gelana watershed, South Wollo zone, Amhara Regional State The field data collection study took place from January March 2022, 150 household heads. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS software version 23. Descriptive statistics, Pearson bivariate correlation, multinomial logistic regression were used. survey findings revealed that 69 % respondents implemented different stages. correlation results indicated positive relationship between water practices. age, gender, access credit, extension services, significantly influenced households' decision behaviour adopt soil Age, service, resource predictors practices; whereas educational status, service underscores significance institutional factors driving technology research area. further recommends policies prioritize dissemination effective strategies, improvement resources, credit facilities watershed management. exceptional its innovative approach, which explores convergence vital domains within distinct setting watershed. Studying technologies informing policy-making designing interventions In case, Ministry Agriculture, development agents should take remedial actions those not yet adopted.

Language: Английский

Integration of RUSLE and geospatial modeling for evaluation of annual average soil erosion and implications for sustainable land management over Melka-Sedi catchment, Ethiopia DOI
Bereket Abera Bedada

Journal of Sedimentary Environments, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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Analyzing Land Use/Land Cover Changes Using Google Earth Engine and Random Forest Algorithm and Their Implications to the Management of Land Degradation in the Upper Tekeze Basin, Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons
Alemu Eshetu Fentaw, Assefa Abegaz

The Scientific World JOURNAL, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Land use and land cover change (LULCC) without appropriate management practices has been identified as a major factor contributing to degradation, with significant impacts on ecosystem services climate hence human livelihoods. Therefore, up‐to‐date accurate LULCC data maps at different spatial scales are for regular monitoring of existing ecosystems, proper planning natural resource management, promotion sustainable regional development. This study investigates the temporal dynamics (LULC) changes over 31 years (1990–2021) in upper Tekeze River basin, Ethiopia, utilizing advanced remote sensing techniques such Google Earth Engine (GEE) Random Forest (RF) algorithm. Landsat surface reflectance images from Thematic Mapper (TM) (1990, 2000, 2010) 8 Operational imager (OLI) sensors (2021) were used. Besides, auxiliary utilized improve classification LULC classes. was classified using algorithm (GEE). The OpenLand R package used map transition intensity across period. Despite complexity topographic climatic features area, RF achieved high accuracy 0.83 0.75 overall Kappa values, respectively. results 1990 2021 showed that forest, bushland, shrubland, bareland decreased by 12.2, 24.8, 1.2, 15.4%, Bareland changed farmland, settlement, dry riverbed stream channels. Expansion channels sandy surfaces observed 2021. Bushland shown an increment 17.2% 1900 2010 but 19.5% Throughout period, water, riverbeds, urban settlements positive net gains 484, 8.7, 82, 26778.5%, However, bush, shrub, experienced 12.17, 15.37% losses. degradation future vulnerability basin which would serve evidence mitigate avoiding conversion shrubland one hand, scaling up farmland afforestation degraded vulnerable areas, other hand.

Language: Английский

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Integrating google earth engine and random forest for land use and land cover change detection and analysis in the upper Tekeze Basin DOI

Alelgn Ewunetu,

Gebeyehu Abebe

Earth Science Informatics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Soil loss estimation using RUSLE model and geospatial technologies in Gulufa Watershed, Dabus Sub-basin, West Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons

Abdeta Tolassa Fayisa,

Wondafrash Genet Degu,

Ajay Babu Gangidi

et al.

Sustainable Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessing soil erosion hotspots and land degradation extent in Beshilo Watershed, Northeastern Ethiopia: integrating geospatial and field survey techniques, for sustainable land management DOI Creative Commons

Melak Desta Workie,

Degfie Teku

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: March 24, 2025

Introduction Soil erosion and land degradation pose significant threats to sustainable resource management in the Beshilo Watershed, Northeastern Ethiopia. These challenges are driven by steep slopes, unsustainable agricultural practices, deteriorating soil health, necessitating a comprehensive assessment inform effective mitigation strategies. Methods This study integrates geospatial analysis field surveys evaluate severity identify hotspots. The Revised Universal Loss Equation (RUSLE) model, use/land cover (LULC) analysis, normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) mapping employed alongside FAO data, including organic matter (SOM), texture, permeability assessments. GPS-documented inventories of active landslides gullies further enhance analysis. Results findings reveal alarming rates, with RUSLE values ranging from 0 1,288 t/ha/year, an average annual loss 68.3 total 664,333 tonnes‐far exceeding Ethiopia’s tolerable limits 12‐18 t/ha/year. Approximately 38.5% watershed is categorized as high or severe risk. GIS reports standard deviation 100.06 for loss, highlighting spatial variability. LULC shows that 73.4% area under cultivation, while forest has declined 7%. NDVI range ‐0.24 0.58, indicating degradation. assessments report low SOM levels (1‐3%), weak structure ratings (1‐4), predominance sandy loam texture (78%), all contributing heightened vulnerability. Discussion Conclusion results highlight urgent need targeted Sustainable Land Management (SLM) interventions mitigate rehabilitate degraded lands. Recommended measures include terracing, agroforestry, vegetative buffer strips, integrated water conservation provide essential data support evidence-based policymaking implementation practices erosion-prone regions.

Language: Английский

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"A Quantitative analysis on the Adoption of Soil, Water, and Forest Conservation Technologies in the Upper Gelana Watershed, Northeast Ethiopian Highlands" DOI Creative Commons

Tsedey Tesfahun,

Assefa Abegaz,

Esubalew Abate

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(17), P. e36794 - e36794

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Globally, the degradation of soil, water, and forests has had a significant impact on both livelihoods environment. This issue is particularly severe in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Despite extensive efforts to implement conservation measures for highlands Ethiopia, there been lack thorough evaluation documentation regarding adoption these practices by rural households. It crucial have scientific up-to-date information at various spatial scales order effectively monitor existing practices, scale up successful initiatives, promote sustainable regional development. Therefore, this paper focuses analyzing forest activities households upper Gelana watershed, South Wollo zone, Amhara Regional State The field data collection study took place from January March 2022, 150 household heads. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS software version 23. Descriptive statistics, Pearson bivariate correlation, multinomial logistic regression were used. survey findings revealed that 69 % respondents implemented different stages. correlation results indicated positive relationship between water practices. age, gender, access credit, extension services, significantly influenced households' decision behaviour adopt soil Age, service, resource predictors practices; whereas educational status, service underscores significance institutional factors driving technology research area. further recommends policies prioritize dissemination effective strategies, improvement resources, credit facilities watershed management. exceptional its innovative approach, which explores convergence vital domains within distinct setting watershed. Studying technologies informing policy-making designing interventions In case, Ministry Agriculture, development agents should take remedial actions those not yet adopted.

Language: Английский

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0