Woody Species Diversity, Regeneration Status and Socio-economic Value Under Natural Forest and Adjacent Semi-coffee Forest

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.