Department of Natural Resources Management, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
Negussie Zeray is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Natural Resources Management. Negussie Zeray has authored of many research articles/books related to Medicine.Negussie Zeray is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals.
Research Article
Effects of Soil and Water Conservation Measures on Plant Species Diversity: Wenago, Southern Regional State, Ethiopia
Author(s): Mengistu Meresa*, Menfese Tadesse and Negussie Zeray
Ethiopia including the study area are faced with deforestation, land degradation, soil erosion problems primarily caused by anthropogenic activities such as clearing vegetation for the purpose of agricultural use, fuel wood, Charcoal, construction and the reaction of conservation measures to restore deforested vegetation is too weak. The aim of the study was to investigate theeffect of Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) measures on plant species diversity by comparing between treated plot areas and non-treated plot areas. The data collection method was mainly drawn through plant measurements, inventory, GPS, household servey, key informant interview, focus group discussion, Office reports. To analyze the collected data, Shannon – wiener diversity index (H1 ) and Sorensen similarity coefficient indices (Is) calculation methods was employed. Based on the interview, direct observati.. View more»