Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 316

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of selected multipurpose tree species and moisture conservation structures for degraded dryland rehabilitation in Dugda Dawa District, Southern Ethiopia

Siraj Kelil
  • Siraj Kelil
  • Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Yaballo Pastoral and Dryland Agriculture Research Center, Yaballo, Ethiopia.
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Sisay Taye
  • Sisay Taye
  • Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Yaballo Pastoral and Dryland Agriculture Research Center, Yaballo, Ethiopia.
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Desta Negeyo
  • Desta Negeyo
  • Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Adami-tulu Agricultural Research Center, Batu, Ethiopia.
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Feyisa Seboka
  • Feyisa Seboka
  • Department of Natural Resources Management, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
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Hayleyesus Agonafer
  • Hayleyesus Agonafer
  • Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Yaballo Pastoral and Dryland Agriculture Research Center, Yaballo, Ethiopia.
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Tadessa Negash
  • Tadessa Negash
  • Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Yaballo Pastoral and Dryland Agriculture Research Center, Yaballo, Ethiopia.
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Bultu Kusa
  • Bultu Kusa
  • Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Adami-tulu Agricultural Research Center, Batu, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 10 May 2021
  •  Accepted: 02 June 2021
  •  Published: 30 June 2021

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