Research Article

Adoption of Coffee Shade Agroforestry Technology and Shade Tree Management in Gobu Seyo District, East Wollega, Oromia

Table 10

Socioeconomic and environmental importance of shade trees mentioned by farmers in Gobu Seyo Woreda.

Socioeconomic benefitNo. of HHs
Frequency%

House tools2823.3
Honey bee production3831.7
Source of feed for animal and human1915.8
Construction materials97.5
Source of energy/charcoal and firewood3630.0
Source of medicine86.7

Environmental benefit
Improve soil fertility6856.7
Erosion control7965.8
Serve as windbreak3125.8
Minimize environmental pollution7058.3