Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 314

Full Length Research Paper

Impact evaluation on survival of tree seedling using selected in situ rainwater harvesting methods in Gerduba Watershed, Borana Zone, Ethiopia

Demisachew Tadele
  • Demisachew Tadele
  • School of Graduate Studies, Hawassa University, Ethiopia.
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Awdenegest Moges
  • Awdenegest Moges
  • School of Graduate Studies, Hawassa University, Ethiopia.
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Mihret Dananto
  • Mihret Dananto
  • School of Graduate Studies, Hawassa University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 24 January 2018
  •  Accepted: 21 March 2018
  •  Published: 30 April 2018

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