Projects in Ethiopia

Enhancing Conservation of the Labeobarbus Species Flock of Lake Tana, Ethiopia, through Better Understanding of their Ecology and Active Participation of the Community

To enhance the conservation of the only remaining cyprinid species flock of Labeobarbus spp. through concerted efforts of ecological studies and active participation of the community.

Conserving the Labeobarbus Spp Flock of Lake Tana through Better Understanding of their Migratory Behavior and Participation of the Community: The Case of Gilgel Abay River

The aim of the project is to conserve the migratory fish flock of Labeobarbus spp.in Lake Tana, Ethiopia through study of their ecology and creating awareness among stakeholders.

Mountain Nyala Population Estimate Across the Bale Massif, Ethiopia

The study aims to provide reliable population estimate of the endangered mountain nyala and calibrating methods of pellet count for the population monitoring.

The Distribution Pattern and Behavioural Ecology of the Newly Identified Cryptic African Wolf

The aim of this project is to determine through research whether the cryptic wolf is very rare canid in the relict highland mountain of Ethiopia or distributed at larger spatial scale.

Modelling Habitat Suitability for Walia Ibex (Capra Walie) in Simen Mountains

This project will assess suitable habitat of one of the most endangered endemic Ethiopian mammals, the Walia ibex. Habitat suitability models will be used to identify, analyze, and evaluate the major areas for future establishment of new populations outside of the current range. The main objective is to generate data which are relevant to conservation and management of the Walia ibex with emphasis on future recovery of the population using the reintroduction approach.

Habitat Fragmentation in NW Ethiopia: Effects on Population Connectivity of an Endangered Medicinal Tree Species, Prunus Africana

This project aims to evaluate the effects of forest fragmentation on population connectivity of an endangered medicinal tree species, Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkman (Rosaceae), in NW Ethiopia.

Potentials and Opportunities of Community-Based Wildlife Conservation and Ecotourism in the Munessa-Shashemene Dry Afro-Montane Forest, South-Eastern Ethiopia

The overall aim of this study is to examine the major environmental and anthropogenic factors affecting the habitat quality, habitat use, and foraging ecology of Mountain Nyala in Munessa-Shashemene dry afro-montane forests, south-eastern Ethiopia.

Non Timber Forest Products Innovation and Commercialization in Ethiopia: Implication on Forest Conservation and Local Livelihood

The purpose of this study is to understand in-depth the rural technologies applied to tap NTFP resource potential, their existing contribution for livelihood and design an innovative NTFP commercialization and management model that improve local livelihood without compromising ecosystem integrity of the source forest.

The Bale Mountains: Intensified Human Activities, Changing Climate and Vanishing Biodiversity

To enhance the landscape level past, present and future plant biodiversity pattern changes knowledge bases of the Bale Mountain area employing remote sensing information together with the incorporation of the main global change drivers.