Analysis of land suitability for apple-based agroforestry farming in Dire and Legedadi watersheds of Ethiopia: implication for ecosystem services
Simeneh Admasu, Hayal Desta, Kumelachew Yeshitela, Mekuria Argaw
Abstract
(45.2%) of land are not suitable in the Legedadi and Dire watersheds respectively. Landholders who play a pivotal role should be incentivized to grow perennial crops (e.g., apple-trees) to enhance environmental income and alleviate poverty.
Topics & Concepts
Thematic mapAgricultureLand useEnvironmental scienceGeographyAgroforestryPerennial plantHydrology (agriculture)ForestryWater resource managementAgronomyCartographyEcologyBiologyArchaeologyEngineeringGeotechnical engineeringSoil and Land Suitability AnalysisBanana Cultivation and ResearchLand Use and Ecosystem Services