Research Article

Human-Wild Animals Conflict in and around Amba Forest, Ezha District, Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Table 13

Benefits of the forest to study participants.

Benefit types gained from forestStudy participants’ response
N (total)Percentage (%)

1. Soil conservation3464.2
2. Suitable climate and environment3056.6
3. Rainfall2241.5
4. Firewood collection1018.9
5. House construction47.5
6. Food income713.2
7. Water resource23.8
8. Shading47.5
9. Aesthetic value713.2
10. Future tourism917
11. Timber production47.5
12. Habitat for wild animals1018.9
13. Medicine47.5
14. Keeping domestic animal47.5