Department of Natural Resources Management, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
Research Article
Biodiversity Management within the Agroecosystem of the West Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia
Author(s): Adugna Babu*, Kitessa Hundera and Tibebu Alemu
There is a growing realization worldwide that biodiversity is fundamental to agricultural production and food
security. The main objective of this study was, therefore, to assess biodiversity management practices within the
agroecosystem of the West Arsi Zone of Southeastern Ethiopia. Four Woredas namely, Wondo, Adaba, Kokossa
and Nensebo were purposively selected based on their conservation and diversification practices. The Primary data
collection methods like questionnaires, Focus group discussion, and key informant interview and field observation
were used to identify the biodiversity conservation practices, especially, the vegetation diversity and the livestock
management practices within the agroecosystem. Books, reports and articles were used as secondary sources of
information to support the study. Diversity indices, Shannon diversity index and Evenness in.. View more»