Mohammed mussa Detail

Application Letter
November 27, 2021
Sintayehu Workeneh Dejene (PhD)
MERIT Project at HrU
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Dear Dr. Sintayehu:
I am writing to apply for the Ph.D. position ‘Environmental Risk Management Under Increasing
Extreme and Uncertainty (MERIT)’, Research cluster I (Biophysical System and Nature-Based
Solution), which your university announced. The reputation of the Haramaya University (HrU)
education system and collaborative approach of the project is of great interest to me. My
academic background, professional and research experiences in multidisciplinary areas have
nurtured my passion for using education and research to create a sustainable society. This
program is an ideal platform for utilization of my expertise and for gaining additional research
skill which is necessary for the management of environmental risks.
I am an Assistant Professor of Rangeland Ecosystem Ecologist in the CAES, HrU, and Natural
Resource, Environment and Climate Change Sub-Theme leader. I hold a BSc degree in Animal
and Range Science (2010), and two MSc degrees: Rangeland Ecology and Management (2015),
and Environmental Resource Management (2020). I am a licensed Senior Environmental
Pollution, Ecosystem and Biodiversi ty, and Livestock Feed Processing and Management
Consultant. I had the opportunity to work with renowned organizat ions and research
institutions, which equipped me with skills of working and living un der diverse cultural
and environmental conditions.
I developed and led several multi-disciplinary research projects funded by international
and national funding institutions, which equipped me with skills in developing and
coordinating the implementation of different projects. I received many specialized pieces of
training and published 10 articles in peer-reviewed international journals. In addition to these
experiences, my interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and willingness to learn will also enable
me to be a strong candidate for your Ph.D. position.
In sum, I am confident that my strong motivation, professional experiences and academic
background will enable me to complete this Ph.D. project effectively. Please contact me
through my email or phone/skype if you require any additional materials or information.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Mohammed Mussa Abdulahi
Email: mussamahammed@gmail.com
Phone: +251949370962
Skype: Mohammed Abdulahi
Date: November 27, 2021
Re: Motivation Letter
Dear Selection Committee,
I am writing to apply for the Ph.D. position ‘Environmental Risk Management Under Increasing
Extreme and Uncertainty (MERIT)’, Research cluster I (Biophysical System and Nature-Based
Solution), which your university announced. The reputation of the Haramaya University (HrU)
education system and collaborative nature of the Ph.D. project is of great interest to me. My
academic background, professional and research experiences in resource management, range
ecosystem, ecology, climate change, agriculture, biodiversity, disaster risk management,
restoration ecology, and ecosystem modeling have nurtured my passion for using education
and research to create a resilient society in drylands. This program is an ideal platform for
utilization of my expertise and for gaining additional research skills which are necessary for
developing suitable nature-based solution packages with potential risk mitigation.
Moreover, I have proven academic, professional, and research experiences. I am an Assistant
Professor of Rangeland Ecosystem Ecologist in the CAES, HrU, and Natural Resource,
Environment and Climate Change Sub-Theme leader. I hold a BSc degree in Animal and Range
Science (2010), and two MSc degrees: Rangeland Ecology and Management (2015), and
Environmental Resource Management (2020). I am a licensed Senior Environmental
Pollution, Ecosystem and Biodiversity, and Livestock Feed Processing and Management
Consultant.
Currently, I am teaching, advising and examining Range Ecology and Dryland Biodiversity MSc
students at HrU; conducting different research; providing community and consultancy
services; communicating scientific findings through article publications, journal reviews,
conference presentations, workshops and training; developing a research project,
periodic and terminal reports of several assignments; and capacity building to local
communities.
For my PhD research project, I plan to focus on one of the natural hazards (drought) in
rangelands of Ethiopia. Drought, a complex and slowly encroaching natural hazard with
significant and pervasive socio-economic and environmental impacts, is known to cause more
deaths and displace more people than any other natural disaster. While droughts affect every
climate zone, drylands are particularly susceptible to drought and its impacts. In Ethiopia,
around 62% of land mass in lowland areas (rangeland resources and community in these areas)
are under threat droughts. Developing environmental risk management (ERM) with potential
for risk mitigation is very crucial. However, studies require for developing suitable (ERM) is
meager in Ethiopia. In the current PhD position, I can see several novel ideas, which I would
very passionately be explore, if given the opportunity of. Understanding state and connectivity
of rangeland biophysical resources, impacts of drought on rangeland biophysical resources,
rangeland biogeochemistry and feedbacks under current and future climatic condition. Hence, I
am ambitious in developing ERM strategies with potential for risk mitigation.
Over the past few years, I have been involved in megaprojects as PI and co-PI (examples are
Participatory Range Management in Ethiopia (approx. 500K USD), Estimating Livestock Carrying
Capacity and Stocking Rate in Bale Mountains Eco-region (approx. 100K USD). I had the
opportunity to work with renowned organization and research institutions , which
equipped me with skills of working and living under diverse cultural and environmental
conditions. I developed and led several multi-disciplinary research projects funded by
international and national funding institutions, which equipped me with skills of
developing and coordinating implementation of different projects. I received a number of
specialized trainings and published >10 articles in peer reviewed international journals.
I have more than 11 years of research and consultancy experiences matches with the
announced research areas. Some of the researches completed are my BSC and MSc research
project. My BSc Research project focus on characterization and the relationships of biophysical
resources specifically livestock feed and livestock in Walaita zuria woreda of Walaita zone. My
first and second MSc Thesis Dissertations also fucuses assessment of rangeland biophysical
resources and their connectiveness in rangelands of Ethiopia. In addition, I have also
successfully completed more than 13 research and development projects that matches with the
announced project areas.
In sum, my strong motivation, academic background and research experience will allow me to
complete this PhD project effectively. After graduating from this PhD program, I plan to pursue
a post-doctoral placement in my areas. I would like to research and teach in my areas. I also
hope that someday I will be able to set up an excellent consultancy company so our future
generations can produce quality research. I truly believe that gaining admission and scholarship
to the HrU will take me a step ahead in achieving my goals. Thank you very much for
considering my inquiry and I am looking forward to hearing from you.
With Kind Regards,
Mohammed Mussa

CURRICULUM VITAE
Mohammed Mussa Abdulahi
College of Agriculture and Natural Resource
Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia; http://www.mwu.edu.et/
Email: mussamahammed@gmail.com; Personal cellphone: +251 (0) 945093762
Full name: Mohammed Mussa Abdulahi
Year of birth: 1987
Nationality: Ethiopian
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
I am an Assistant Professor in the Natural Heritage Protection in the Agriculture and
Environmental Science College at Haramaya University. I hold BSc degree in An imal and Range
Science (2010), and two MSc degrees: Rangeland Ecology and Management (2015), and
Environmental Resource Management (2020). I have more than 11 years of research,
academic and consultancy experience in the areas of heritage, environmental or social action
fields. I am a licensed Senior Environmental Pollution, Ecosystem and Biodiversity, and
Livestock Feed Processing and Management Consultant. I had the opportunity to work
with renowned organization and research institutions including International Livestock
Research Institute, Frankfurt Zoological Society, and Ethiopian Institute of A gricultural
Research. I authored and co-authored a number of scientific articles in peer reviewed
international journals. I developed and led several multi-disciplinary research projects
funded by international and national funding institutions. During my previous career, I had
conducted research and provided consultancy service at various institutions , which
equipped me with skills of working and living under diverse cultural and environmental
conditions.
EDUCATION
MSc (2020): Environmental Science (specialization in Environmental Resource)
Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
Thesis title: Modeling impacts of climate change and grazing on above ground biomass and soil
organic carbon in the Afroalpine landscapes of Bale Mountain, Southeast Ethiopia (Excellent)
MSc (2015): Range Ecology and Management, Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Thesis title: Impact of woody plant species on he rbaceous vegetation and soil physico-chemical
properties in Bordade rangeland, east Ethiopia (Very good)
BSc (2005): Animal and Range Science (Very great distinction)
Walaita Soddo University, Ethiopia
Thesis title: Assessment of livestock feed resources in Soddo Zuria woreda of Walaita zone, south
Ethiopia
SELECTED CONSULTANCY SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED TASKS
No. Client and title of
assignment
Role and details of tasks
1
ILRI: Participatory
rangeland management
process and
implementation Evaluation
Year: 2018
Position held: Team leader and rangeland expert
Technical role: Supervising and undertaking biophysical and socioeconomic impact of PRM in Bale zone intervention areas
2 Frankfurt Zoological Society:
Assessment of carrying
Year: 2019
Position held: Ecological and livestock expert
capacity and livestock
stocking rate at Bale
Mountain National Park and
its southern watershed
Technical role: Conducting grazing capacity, grazing pressures,
vegetation condition, feed assessment
3 Oromia Pastoral Area
Development Commission:
Resource availability
assessment for holistic
pastoral transformation
intervention in Pastoral areas
of Bale, Oromia National
Regional State, Ethiopia
Year: 2020
Position held: Secretory and Natural Resource expert
Technical role: Coordinating overall project, conducting rangeland and
water resource availability assessment, assessing climatic condition and
climate change related hazards related
4 MELCA-Ethiopia: Wetland
Management Plan
Preparation (including
operational plan to 2024) for
identified wetlands in Bale
Zone, Oromia Regional State,
Ethiopia
Year: 2020
Position held: Project Manager and Co-coordinator
Technical role: Coordinating overall project, conducting wetland related
data collection and analysis, prepare management plan, presentation to
stakeholders
5 TENTAM Development
Training and consulting PLC:
Increasing Resilience and
Economic Opportunities in
Drought Prone Areas of Bale
Zone is a RESET II project
Year: 2020
Position held: Consultant
Technical role: Data collection, review of relevant documents, analysis
and report writing
SELECTED SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
• Improving the Application of Geographic Information Technologies (Python, R, Arc GIS and
ERDAS Software): 2015, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
• Higher Degree Program (HDP) is licensed as a professional teacher/educator: 2016,
Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia.
• Grant Proposal Writing and Project Cycle Management: 2016, Madda Walabu University,
Ethiopia
AWARD
• MSc Thesis research work REED+/Bale Mountain Eco-region Project (2019).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor (2020 to present): Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Major responsibilities:
Teaching advanced rangeland ecology and management, rangeland monitoring and evaluation,
Feed Characterization, Forage and pasture management; Conducting different research on the
working in the heritage, environmental or social action fields; Supervision of post-graduate
students and, providing community and consultancy services; communicating scientific findings
through article publications, conference presentations, workshops and trainings; Developing
research project, periodic and terminal reports of s everal curricular and extra-curricular
assignments; Capacity building activities including trainings.
Assistant Professor (2018 to 2020): Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
Major responsibilities:
Teaching advanced rangeland ecology and management, rangeland monitoring and
evaluation, Forage and pasture management, climate change and mitigation, biodiversity
conservation, Ecology and ecosystem; Conducting different research on the working in the
heritage, environmental or social action fields ; Supervision of under- and post-graduate
students and, providing community and consultancy services; communicating scientific
findings through article publications, conference presentations, workshops and trainings ;
Developing research project, periodic and terminal reports of se veral curricular and extracurricular assignments; Capacity building, mainly restoration, management and monitoring
of range ecosystems trainings.
Lecturer (2015- 2018): Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
Major responsibilities:
Teaching rangeland ecology and management, rangeland monitoring and evaluation, Forage
and pasture management, climate change and mitigation, biodiversity cons ervation, Ecology and
ecosystem; Conducting different research on working in the heritage, environmental or
social action fields; Supervision of under-graduate students, assisting graduate
research/teaching activities and, providing community and consultancy services;
communicating scientific findings through article publications, conference presentations,
workshops and trainings.
Assistant lecturer (200 9 – 20 15 ): Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
Major responsibilities:
Undertaking lab analyses and assisting research/teaching activities in areas of rangeland
ecology and management, rangeland monitoring and evaluation, Forage and pasture
management.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• Sub-Theme Leader, Natural Resource, Climate Change and Environment, Haramaya
University (2021 – to date, Vice President Office for Research Affairs)
• Coordinator, Forage Production Program, Enterprise Development Directorate,
Haramaya University (2021 – to date, Vice President Office for Community
Engagement and Enterprise Development)
• Coordinator, Environmental Protection Program, Community Development Work
Directorate, Haramaya University (2021 – to date, Vice President Office for
Community Engagement and Enterprise Development)
• Coordinator, Madda Walabu University Partnership (2020 – to date, Partnership and
External Fund director)
• Coordinator, Ecological component of FZS-funded project in Ethiopia (2019 – 2020,
Ultimate Solution Consultancy)
• Project Coordinator and PI, Project on impact of climate change and grazing on
ecosystem funded by International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden (2019 –
2020, Madda Walabu University)
• Focal Person and PI, Project on bush encroachment control in semiarid rangeland of
southeast Ethiopia funded by Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR),
Ethiopia (2016–2018, Madda Walabu University)
• Focal Person and PI, Project on rangeland improvement in semiarid rangeland of
southeast Ethiopia funded by Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR),
Ethiopia (2017–2022, Madda Walabu University)
• Project Coordinator, Traditional Medicine Project (2017, Madda Walabu University)
• Project Team Leader, Research team (2017, ILRI)
• Coordinator and Research Assistance, IDP Intention Survey (IOM, 2018)
RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS
1. Carrying capacity and Stocking rate of grazing areas of Arsi Mountain National Park, Ethiopia.
1st Rufford Small Grant (34114-1) project (year 2021, grant size appro.x 8k USD), funded by The
Rufford Foundation.
PI: Mohammed Mussa
2. Holistic pastoral transformation project in Pastoral areas of east Hararghe zone, Oromia
National Regional State, Ethiopia (year 2020, fund size approx. 25,000 USD)
PI: Mohammed Mussa and Co-PI: Hakim Hashem
3. Assessment of stakeholders’ opinion on the land use study conducted in pastoral areas of
Oromia region, Ethiopia. (Year 2020, fund size approx. 18K USD)
Co-PI and Cluster leader: Mohammed Mussa
4. Assessment of the status of development planning processes in the pastoral areas of Oromia
region, Ethiopia. (Year 2020, fund size approx. 18K USD)
Co-PI: Mohammed Mussa
5. Modeling impacts of climate change and grazing on above ground biomass and soil organic
carbon in the Afroalpine landscapes of Bale Mountain, Southeast Ethiopia . I-1-D-6307-1 project
(year 2019, grant size 10,620 USD)
PI: Mohammed Mussa
6. Livestock carrying capacity and stocking rate in the watershed of Bale Mountain Ecoregion,
Southeast Ethiopia (year 2019, grant size appro.x 70k USD), co-funded by FZS and Mada Walabu
University)
PI: Mohammed Mussa
Co-PIs: Gudina Legese Feyisa (PhD) and Hadis Tadele (PhD)
7. Plant species composition and diversity distribution in the Boyo Wetland of South-central
Ethiopia (year 2019, grant size approx. 5000 USD)
PI: Mohammed Mussa
Co-PI: Dr. Hadis Tadele
8. Effect of grazing land improvement practices on herbaceous production, grazing capacity and
their Economics in highlands of Bale, Southeast Ethiopia (year 2018, grant size approx. 6000 USD)
PI: Ahmed Aliye
Co-PI: Mohammed and Habtamu Teka (PhD)
9. Performance evaluation of improved forage species under irrigated condition in Dellomana
District, southeast Ethiopia (year 2018, grant size approx. 14000 USD)
PI: Mohammed Mussa
Co-PI: Hakim Hashem and Jemal Abdulkerim
10. Land use land cover changes in semi-arid rangelands of southeast Ethiopia (year 2017, fund
size approx. 3000 USD).
PI: Mohammed Mussa
Co-PI: Hatamu Teka (PhD) and Ahmed Aleye
11. Abundance, diversity and distribution of invasive plant species in semi-arid rangelands of
southeast Ethiopia (year 2017, fund size approx. 3000 USD).
PI: Mohammed Mussa
Co-PI: Hatamu Teka (PhD) and Ahmed Aleye
12. Bush encroachment control in semiarid rangeland of southeast Ethiopia. 31-08 project
(year 2016–2018, fund size approx. 9K USD)
PI: Mohammed Mussa
13. Development of improved range land and ecology management systems in pastoral areas of
Ethiopia. 31-08 project (year 2018-21, fund size approx. 25K USD)
PI: Mohammed Mussa, Co-PI: Hatamu Teka (PhD) and Siraj Beshir
Co-PI: Mohammed Mussa
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
1. Tegane A. Assessment of current rangeland management, conservation practices and effect of
parthenium on vegetation diversity in Dallomana Woreda of Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia . MSc
Thesis, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia (Completed).
2. Kello, I. Effects of Parthenium hysterophorus invasion on herbaceous forage species in Borana
range lands and Perception of pastoral community: The case of Arero, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.
MSc Thesis, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia (Completed).
3. Dewit C. Impacts of shrub encroachment on carbon sequestration and vegetation structure in
Bale Mountain National Park, Southeast Ethiopia. MSc Thesis, Madda Walabu University, BaleRobe, Ethiopia (Completed).
4. Mukrea, A. Rangeland rehabilitation, indigenous knowledge and Community perceptions on
rangeland degradation and in Dellomana Woreda, Bale Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. MSc Thesis,
Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia (Completed).
5. Kanchora, G. Investigating The Role Of Garsee (Dobera Glabra) For Food Security In Borana
Pastoral Community: Implications For Biodiversity Conservation (Completed).
6. Desalegn, M. Abundence, diversity and distribution of shrub encroachment in Gaysay
grasslands of Bale Mountain National Park, Southeast Ethiopia. MSc Thesis, Madda Walabu
University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia (to be completed in 2022).
7. Dewud, A. Wildlife carrying capacity in the northern part of Bale mountains national park,
southeast Ethiopia. MSc Thesis, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia (Completed).
8. Lema, A. Human wildlife conflict in the northern part of Bale mountains national park,
southeast Ethiopia. MSc Thesis, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia (to be completed
in 2022).
9. Mulugogem, B. Assessing the impact of grazing on the natural forest and trend of seasonal
migration in case of Delo Mena Woreda, Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia. MSc Thesis, Madda
Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia (to be completed in October, 2022).
10. Bekelach, K. Impact of livestock grazing on vegetation structure and herbaceous biomass in
the Boyo Wetland of South-central Ethiopia. MSc Thesis, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe,
Ethiopia (to be completed in October, 2022).
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL EXAMINER OF MSC THESIS DEFENSE
• I have served as internal examiner of several MSc theses at Haramaya Universities
• I have served as external examiner of several MSc theses at Arsi Universities
• I have served as internal examiner and chairperson of several MSc theses at Madda
Walabu University
EXTRA-CURRICULAR CONTRIBUTIONS
• Team leader, Integrated Solid Waste Management Project (2021, HrU)
• Cluster leader, Holistic Pastoral Transformation Research Team (2020, HrU)
• Member, Graduate Programs curriculum development committee (20 21, HrU)
• Member, Graduate Council of College of Agriculture and Environmental Science (2020-present, HrU)
• Member, Department Graduate Council of Animal and Range Science department
(2020-present, HrU)
• Member, Graduate Council of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (2018-2020, MWU)
• Member, Department Graduate Council of Animal and Range Science department
(2015-2018, MWU)
• Secretary, Holistic Pastoral Transformation Research Team (2020, MWU)
• Secretary, Graduate Programs curriculum development committee (2016, MWU)
• Member, Graduate Council of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (2018-2020, MWU)
OTHER SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS
• Reviewer, Environment, Development and Sustainability
• Reviewer, Journal of Rangeland Science
• Reviewer, African Journal of Agricultural Research
• Reviewer, Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management
• Reviewer, Journal of African Studies and Development
SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMMING
• Commercial: ENVI, ArcGIS, ERDAS
• Open source: QGIS, Geoda, R, Python
• SPSS, SAS and Minitab
LANGUAGE
• English (professional language)
• Oromo (native)
• Amharic (native)
RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS
Mohammed, MA., Yonus, A. 2019. Bush Encroachment Control Impact on Rangeland Vegetation
in the Southeast Ethiopian Rangelands: In: Fekede, F., Getu, K., Firew, K. and Getahun, K.
(eds.): Completed in 2019 EIAR, Addis Ababa. PP. 834-845. (ISBN: 9789994466672).
Mohammed, MA.,Tiki, L., Yonus,A., Hassen, I. 2019. Rangeland Watershed Characterization in the
Semi-arid Rangelands of Southeast Ethiopia: In: Fekede, F. and Getu, K., Firew, K. and
Getahun, K. (eds.): Completed in 2019 EIAR, Addis Ababa. PP. 846-866. (ISBN:
9789994466672).
Flintan, F., Ebro, A., Eba, B., Assefa, A., Getahun, Y., Reytar, K., Irwin, B., Yehualas het, H.,
Abdulahi, M., Gebreyohannes, Z. T., Awgichew, S. and Gudina, D. 2019. Review of
participatory rangeland management (PRM) process and implementation. R angelands
Research Report 2. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
Teka H., Madakadze IC., Hassen A., Angassa A., Mussa M. 2018. Impacts of a mineral lick-centred
land use system on woody vegetation cover in an East African Savannah. Afr J Ecol. 2018;
00:1–10. https://doi.org/10.1111/ aje.12503.
Mohammed M., Habtamu T and Ahimed A. 2018. Socio-economic and environmental impacts of
invasive plant species in selected districts of Bale Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia. Afr. J.
Agric. Res. 13(14): 673-681.
Mohammed M., Abule E., and Lissanework N. 2018. Impact of woody plant species on
herbaceous vegetation in semi-arid rangelands of eastern Ethiopia. Tropical and
Subtropical Agro ecosystems, 21 (2): 177 – 187.
Mohammed M, Habtamu T, Hussein A. Environmental Impacts of Hydropower and Alternative
Mitigation Measures. Curr Inves Agri Curr Res 2(2)- 2018. CIACR.MS. ID.000133. DOI:
10.32474/CIACR.2018.02.000133.
Mohammed M., Habtamu T. and Yared M. 2017. Land use/cover change analysis and local
community perception towards land cover change in the lowland of Bale rangelands,
Southeast Ethiopia. Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv., 9(12):363-372.
Mohammed, M. and Habtamu T. Ahimed A. 2017. Indigenous Conflict management and
Resolution on rangelands in Pastoral areas of Ethiopia. Journal of Af rican Studies and
Development, 10(9):112-117.
Mohammed, M., Abule E., and Lissanework N. 2017. Soil Organic Carbon and Total Nitrogen Stock
response to traditional enclosure management in eastern Ethiopia, Journal of Soil
Environmental Management, 8 (1):37-43.
Mohammed, M., Jemal, A., Tefara, R. 2017. Prosopis juliflora L: Distribution, impacts and
available control methods in Ethiopia. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 20 (1): 75
– 89.
Mohammed M., Abule E., and Lissahan N. 2016. Impact of woody plants on soil physio chemical
properties along grazing gradients in rangelands of Ethiopia. Trop ical and Subtropical Agro
ecosystems, 19 (4): 343 – 355.
Mohammed, M., Hakim, H., Mohammed, K. 2016. Improving the achievement of second year
natural resource management students of Madawalabu University through cooperative
learning. Educational Research and Reviews, 12(6): 356-365.
Mohammed, M., Hakim, H., Mukeram, T. 2016. Rangeland degradation: Extent, impacts, and
alternative restoration techniques in the rangelands of Ethiopia. Tropical and Subtropical
Agroecosystems, 19 (4): 305 – 318.
REFERENCES
1. Habtamu Teka Keba (PhD)
Director General for Higher Education Strategic Center,
Ministry of Education, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone: +251-(0)967-710-749 (mobile); E-mail: h.teka@yahoo.com
2. Abule Ebro (PhD)
Livestock Scientist ILRI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel.: +251(0) 916-6820-289 Email: abuleebro@gmail.com
3. Yesihak Yussuf (PhD)
Community Engagement and Enterprise Development Vice President, Haramaya
University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
Phone: +251939600653; Email: yesihakyus@gmail.com