Abstract:
The southwest Ethiopian Afromontane moist forests are home to a variety of plant species and
known as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. They are also the origin and domestication
centers for Arabica coffee. The main objective of this study was to investigate woody species
composition, diversity, regeneration status and socio-economic value of woody species under
natural forest and adjacent semi-coffee forest. This study conducted at Kebena Natural forest,
which is found in Jimma zone, Oromia regional state, and shared by four woredas (Kerssa,
Limu Kosa, Limu Seka, and Manna). Both vegetation and socioeconomic data collected in
April 2023.
