Investing in land and water management practices in the Ethiopian highlands

The Ethiopian highlands are characterized by land degradation, erosion and low productivity, while they serve as the water towers of the region. It is estimated that over 1.9 billion tons of soil are lost from the highlands of Ethiopia each year, with the soil loss ranging from 5 to 300 t/ha/year, d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gebresilase, Y., Amede, Tilahun
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2014
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/75841

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