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Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2022, 12(3): 168-182
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Assessing community perception on drivers and its consequences on Tinishu Abaya wetland degradation in Siltie zone, SNNPR Ethiopia

Aman Nesre1, Ahmed Hussein2
1Department of Natural Resource Mamagement, Werabe University, Werabe Ethiopia
2Department of Animal Science, Werabe University, Werabe Ethiopia

Received 14 June 2022;Accepted 20 July 2022;Published online 23 July 2022;Published 1 September 2022
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Abstract
Wetlands contribute significant roles in providing ecosystem functions and producing a number of products and services-that are socially and economically important to the local community. However, they are the most threatened landscapes by adverse human activities. So, this study was conducted to assess social perception on the drivers and consequences of Tinishu Abaya wetland degradation in Silte zone, southern Ethiopia. The study used survey research design and different methods were used to collect primary data. The primary data were collected from 131 household heads selected from sampled respondents drawn from 3 kebeles (two from Silti and one from Lanfuro district) using pretested questionnaires, field observation, focus group discussion and key informant interview. The survey result showed population pressure, farming practice and livestock grazing were the major drivers for rapid degradation of Tinishu Abaya wetland. All these factors resulted in reduction in wetland, flooding and erosion, drying of the lake and lack of quality and quantity water. Therefore, developing alternative method of wetland resource, creating awareness about indirect benefit of wetland, monitoring of upstream-downstream user relations and developing appropriate wetland management interventional policy are recommended.

Keywords land use;land cover change' proximate;social perception;wetland degradation.


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