Determinants Of Land Degradation And Management Aproaches In Sokoru Woreda, Jimma Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract

Land degradation is the main problem which affects the global sio-ecnomic and biodiversity. The main objective of the study was to study the determinants of land degradation and management approaches in Sokoru Woreda, jimma zone, South West Ethiopia. Based on agro-ecological settings of the woreda, three kebeles were selected for the study and to archive the stated objective 178 households were selected based different agro-ecological zone. This study was investigated by mixed research approach and desciptive research design. The study uses both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary data was obtained by means of field observation, focus group desiccation, and interview and survey questionnaire. Secondary data was collected from annual reports and published and unpublished literature concerning on the land degradation and management approaches.The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistical methods. The finding of the study indicates there is high rate land degradation in study area. Based on finding the researcher recommend to different stokeholders to do in study area. Jimma Zone Agricultural Bureau should do different promotions those give awareness to farmers regarding causes of land degradation and guide how resources are managed to combat land degradation. Woreda administration should mobilize communities to on activities such as, check dam, terracing, reforestation, etc. NGOs should support by finance during training and motivate those active participants.Development Agents must create mechanisms to increase the capacity for independent innovation within farming communities, while working with farmers to develop appropriate technologies to combat soil conservation problems