Addi Lihtsi is an exclosure located in the Dogu'a Tembien woreda of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia. The area is protected by the local community.[1]
| Addi Lihtsi exclosure | |
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 Addi Lihtsi exclosure | |
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| Location | Amanit municipality, in Dogu’a Tembien district, Ethiopia |
| Nearest city | Hagere Selam |
| Coordinates | 13°29′38″N 39°13′52″E / 13.494°N 39.231°E |
| Area | 412 ha (1,020 acres) |
| Website | https://ethiotrees.com |
Environmental characteristics
edit- Area: 412 ha
- Average slope gradient: 30%
- Aspect: the exclosure is oriented towards the south
- Minimum altitude: 1491 metres
- Maximum altitude: 1874 metres
- Lithology: Antalo Limestone and Adigrat Sandstone
- 2017: support by the EthioTrees project
Management
editAs a general rule, cattle ranging and wood harvesting are not allowed. The grasses are harvested once yearly and taken to the homesteads of the village to feed livestock. Field observations showed that no illegal grazing occurred in the exclosure in 2018.[1]
Benefits for the community
editSetting aside such areas fits with the long-term vision of the communities were hiza’iti lands are set aside for use by the future generations. It has also direct benefits for the community:[2]
- improved ground water availability
- honey production
- incense (oil) production
- climate ameliorator (temperature, moisture)
- the sequestered carbon is certified using the Plan Vivo voluntary carbon standard,[3] after which carbon credits are sold
- the revenues are then reinvested in the villages, according to the priorities of the communities; it may be for an additional class in the village school, a water pond, conservation in the exclosures, or a store for incense.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c De Deyn, Jonathan (2019). Benefits of reforestation on Carbon storage and water infiltration in the context of climate mitigation in North Ethiopia. Master thesis, Ghent University.
- ^ Jacob, M. and colleagues (2019). Exclosures as Primary Option for Reforestation in Dogu'a Tembien. In: Geo-trekking in Ethiopia's Tropical Mountains - The Dogu'a Tembien District. SpringerNature. ISBN 978-3-030-04954-6.
- ^ EthioTrees on Plan Vivo website
- ^ Reubens, B. and colleagues (2019). Research-based development projects in Dogu'a Tembien. In: Geo-trekking in Ethiopia's Tropical Mountains - The Dogu'a Tembien District. SpringerNature. ISBN 978-3-030-04954-6.