Effect of land-use practices on species diversity and selected soil property in Somodo Watershed South-Western Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: This study was conducted in Somodo Watershed to investigate the land-use practices and its effect on species diversity and selected soil properties. Field observation was carried out to identify existing land-use practices following a transect line. A total of 20 plots (10 × 10) m2 were sampled from plots exhibiting different land-use practices found in the watershed in order to evaluate species richness and diversity. Soil samples were also collected from each plot. The soil samples were analyzed following standard laboratory procedures. The result of the analysis showed that there was a significant difference (p<0.05) in species diversity and richness among different land-use practices. Coffea arabica was dominant in homestead gardens and natural forests while Grevillea robusta showed ha

SUBMITTER: Hailu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8162689 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature