Review on the natural conditions and anthropogenic threats of Wetlands in Ethiopian
Journal Title: Global Journal of Ecology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Wetlands are one of the most multifunctional ecosystems of the world that provide a range of economical, biological, ecological, social, and cultural functions and services to human beings. In Ethiopia all types of wetlands except coastal and marine-related wetlands and extensive swamp-forest complexes are found and they are estimated to cover more than 2% of its total surface area coverage. Wetlands deliver a wide range of ecosystem services that contribute to human well-being such as food and feed, construction materials, water supply, water purification, climate regulation, flood regulation and eco-tourism. Wetlands have played a significant role in the growth of human civilizations and cultural development. However, the degradation and loss of wetlands is a worldwide phenomenon and seems to progress faster than in other ecosystems. Despite all those and other indispensable values, these wetlands are under severe pressure and degradation.
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Mengesha Tadlo Awoke
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