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Ethiopia’s forests are home to poor communities who traditionally rely on cutting down trees for firewood and charcoal, which can be sold to earn a living. We have 84% of the funding we need to help them use resources such as honey & coffee to earn money, and protect the forest for the future.
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Situation
Ethiopia's forests are at alarming risk, with deforestation twice the African average at 141,000 hectares per annum. Forests are being depleted for charcoal, fuel wood and construction, or converted into agricultural land. Not only does this affect biodiversity, but forests are also vital for water catchment with millions reliant on the network of rivers they feed. Forests are rich in renewable resources such as coffee but communities lack funds to invest in processing or links to markets.
Solution
FARM-Africa is working with communities to conserve forest resources by building sustainable livelihoods and turning traditional activities into income-generating enterprises. Our technical experts provide training and support in developing non-timber for