The Significant, Threats and Management of Boswellia Papyrifera (Del.) Hochest Tree Species in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Abesh Birhanu Morka

Boswellia papyrifera (Del.) Hochst is one of a combretum-terminal deciduous ecosystem with the key dry land tree forest in the world planet which belongs to the family Burseraceae. This review paper was presents to review the importance, threat and its management techniques of Boswellia papyrifera forest tree species in Ethiopia. Boswellia papyrifera woodland provides considerable economic, ecological, socio-cultural, traditional and industrial benefits in the dry lands of Ethiopia. The review showed that in Ethiopia Boswellia papyrifera tree population are declining at an alarming rate mainly due to overgrazing, absence of regeneration and saplings, pests, agricultural expansion, over tapping for frankincense production, poor policy and other interrelated factors. There are different important demands being made on the Boswellia papyrifera reducing conversion of woodland, using appropriate collection tools and methods, speedy environmental rehabilitation, improving tapping methods and timing, and provision of tree products as soon as possible in Ethiopia. Continuous capacity building training on sustainable utilizations and managements of Boswellia papyrifera woodland should also be provided for all relevant stakeholders.

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