International Journal of Botany and Horticulture Research(IJBHR)

Department of History and Heritage Management, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Impact of Eucalyptus Plantation on Soil Properties in West Ethiopia
  Author(s): Yohannes Shifera Daka*, Zelalem Telila Geleta and Melkamu Demeke
  
  Eucalyptus is widely planted in farmland in the study area largely because of construction purpose and financial income. However, the impact of cultivating eucalyptus has become a significant concern due to its long-term effects on the environment. These effects include the drying up of water sources, changes in soil characteristics, depletion of soil nutrients and fertility, suppression of other plant species, decline in forest biodiversity, and reduced agricultural yields in agroforestry systems. Despite these consequences, eucalyptus plantations continue to expand on farmland in the study area, disregarding the negative effects on soil fertility and competition for crop land. Additionally, the increasing human population and demand for agricultural crops contribute to environmental degradation. Hence, this study was aimed to assess the effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis on the phy.. Read More»
  

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