Research Article

Human-Wildlife Conflict around Belo-Bira Forest, Dawro Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia

Table 1

Demographic characteristics of sampled population.

Demographic characteristicsFrequencyPercent

SexMale9764.2
Female5435.8

AgeAdult 18–357650.3
Middle (36–45)4932.5
Elder (>46)2617.2

Educational statusUneducated3825.2
Elementary2818.5
Secondary school4429.1
High school and above4127.2

Household economyAgriculture3724.5.
Small scale merchants2818.5
Governmental work2516.6
Mixed (agriculture and trade)6140.4

Farmland sizeLess than 1 hectare3623.8
1–2 hectares4932.5
2–3 hectares3825.2
Greater than 3 hectares2818.5