- Source: Kidmi Gestet
Kidmi Gestet is an exclosure located in the Dogu'a Tembien woreda of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia.
Environmental characteristics
Source:
Area: 46 ha
Average slope gradient: 48%
Minimum altitude: 2015 metres
Maximum altitude: 2131 metres
Lithology: Antalo Limestone
2017: support by the EthioTrees project
Management
Cattle ranging and wood harvesting are prohibited in Kidmi Gestet. The grasses are harvested once yearly and taken to the homesteads of the village to feed livestock.
Benefits for the community
Setting aside such areas fits with the long-term vision of the communities: hiza’iti lands are set aside for use by the future generations. This also has direct benefits for the community, including:
improved ground water availability
honey production
climate ameliorator (temperature, moisture)
the sequestered carbon is certified using the Plan Vivo voluntary carbon standard, after which carbon credits are sold
the revenues are then reinvested in the villages, according to the priorities of the communities; it may be for an additional class in the village school, a water pond, or conservation in the exclosures.
Biodiversity
With vegetation growth, biodiversity in this enclosure has strongly improved, showing more varied vegetation and wildlife.
References
External links
EthioTrees on Davines website
EthioTrees project website Archived 15 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine
EthioTrees on Plan Vivo website
Link For Forestry Projects
