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Analysis of Smallholder Farmers’ Cooperation in Eucalyptus Woodlot Production in Wegera District, Northern Ethiopia
Small-scale Forestry, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:In Ethiopia, cooperation among smallholder famers’ is a key element for managing and harvesting of agricultural crops and Woodlot production. Despite the growing expansion and interest in eucalyptus Woodlot production, not much has been done to characterize the type, form and level of cooperation among the smallholder farmers. Thus, this study analyses smallholder farmers’ cooperation on eucalyptus Woodlot production in Wegera district, northern Ethiopia. Data collection involved focus group discussions, field observations, key informant interviews and semi-structured questionnaires administered to 120 producers selected using a systematic random sampling technique in three purposively selected kebeles (rural villages). A combination of data analysis methods, including descriptive statistics and econometric analysis (binary probit model), were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that two types of cooperation, informal and formal were identified and the level of cooperation was high since most smallholder farmers (80.8%) were found to participate in one or both of these systems. Further, the binary probit model shows that age ( p = 0.007), family size ( p = 0.026), membership status ( p = 0.001), total livestock number ( p = 0.011), Woodlot size ( p = 0.039), and working preference status of producers ( p = 0.064) were significant variables in determining eucalyptus owners, decisions to cooperate. Informal cooperation constitutes an essential element in the production of eucalyptus Woodlots especially in those activities like nursery preparation, transplanting, hoeing, harvesting and transporting. Based on the findings, formalization of informal institutions, execution of cluster planting to improve social relations and to settle eucalyptus related land use conflicts, and provide capacity building training to increase the level of awareness and use of cooperation benefits among producers are recommended.
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determinants of the production and commercial values of eucalyptus Woodlot products in wogera district northern ethiopia
Environmental Systems Research, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:Growing and planting of Eucalypts tree at a farm level in the form of Woodlot has become a common practice among Ethiopian rural households. Currently, Ethiopian smallholder farmers mainly establish Eucalypts Woodlot as a part of livelihood portfolio for meeting both household wood consumption and generating cash income. However, empirical evidence is lacking on the extent of households motivation in Eucalyptus Woodlot production and factors influencing commercial values of its products. Consequently, this study investigated the factors influencing commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera district. Primary data were collected from 120 randomly selected Eucalyptus producer households through pre-tested questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine the significant variables affecting commercial values of Eucalyptus products in the study area. The result of the study revealed that different types of local Eucalyptus Woodlot products such as pole, worage, mager, split wood and bundle of firewood were produced and used both for households’ consumption and commercial purpose. Moreover, the OLS model result indicated that age (p < 0.1), wealth status (p < 0.1) and Woodlot size of households (p < 0.01) positively and significantly determine the commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products. While, access to credit service and experience are significant but with negative influence on the commercial values of Woodlot products at 5% levels of significance. Generally, production and marketing of Eucalyptus wood products play a significant poverty alleviation role as a source of regular income, local medicine, firewood, fence and construction materials in turn improving the livelihoods of the rural community in Ethiopia. Based on the findings, providing capacity-building training to strength producer’s credit usage on Eucalyptus Woodlot production system should be advisable. Moreover, the stakeholder should establish wood industry to enhance the income generation capacity of Eucalyptus for producers and traders. Finally, to reduce the conflict between crop producers and Eucalyptus producers, cluster planting are advisable.
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Determinants of the production and commercial values of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera District, Northern Ethiopia
SpringerOpen, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:Abstract Background Growing and planting of Eucalypts tree at a farm level in the form of Woodlot has become a common practice among Ethiopian rural households. Currently, Ethiopian smallholder farmers mainly establish Eucalypts Woodlot as a part of livelihood portfolio for meeting both household wood consumption and generating cash income. However, empirical evidence is lacking on the extent of households motivation in Eucalyptus Woodlot production and factors influencing commercial values of its products. Consequently, this study investigated the factors influencing commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera district. Methods Primary data were collected from 120 randomly selected Eucalyptus producer households through pre-tested questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine the significant variables affecting commercial values of Eucalyptus products in the study area. Results The result of the study revealed that different types of local Eucalyptus Woodlot products such as pole, worage, mager, split wood and bundle of firewood were produced and used both for households’ consumption and commercial purpose. Moreover, the OLS model result indicated that age (p
Berhanu Gebremedhin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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trading off environmental sustainability for empowerment and income Woodlot devolution in northern ethiopia
World Development, 2005Co-Authors: Pamela Jagger, John Pender, Berhanu GebremedhinAbstract:Summary This paper explores local empowerment, income generation opportunities, and environmental sustainability under varying scales of Woodlot management in Ethiopia. We find that more devolved Woodlot management empowers resource users, providing greater decision-making autonomy regarding harvesting and management. Our economic analysis indicates that there has been limited harvesting of high value products such as poles and fuelwood. Labor inputs declined, tree survival rates increased, and average annual net benefits improved as Woodlot management was devolved, indicating improved efficiency with more localized management. Environmental sustainability was associated with less devolved Woodlot management. This study highlights the trade-offs inherent in devolution reforms.
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community natural resource management the case of Woodlots in northern ethiopia
Environment and Development Economics, 2003Co-Authors: Berhanu Gebremedhin, John Pender, Girmay TesfayAbstract:This paper examines the nature of community management of Woodlots and investigates the determinants of collective action and its effectiveness in managing Woodlots, based on a survey of 100 villages in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. Despite limited current benefits received by community members, the Woodlots contribute substantially to community wealth, increasing members' willingness to provide collective effort to manage the Woodlots. We find that benefits are greater and problems less on Woodlots managed at the village level than those managed at a higher municipality level, and that the average intensity of management is greater on village-managed Woodlots. The factors that do significantly affect collective action include population density (higher collective labor input and lower planting density at intermediate than at low or high density), market access (less labor input, planting density and tree survival where market access is better), and presence of external organizations promoting the Woodlot (reduces local effort to protect the Woodlot and tree survival). The finding of an inverse U-shaped relationship between population density and collective labor input is consistent with induced innovation theory, with the increased labor/land ratio promoting collective effort to invest in resources as population density grows to a moderate level, while incentive problems may undermine collective action at high levels of population density. These findings suggest collective action may be more beneficial and more effective when managed at a more local level, when the role of external organizations is more demand-driven, and when promoted in intermediate population density communities more remote from markets. In higher population density settings and areas closer to markets, private-oriented approaches are likely to be more effective.
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Woodlot devolution in northern ethiopia opportunities for empowerment smallholder income diversification and sustainable land management
2003Co-Authors: Pamela Jagger, John Pender, Berhanu GebremedhinAbstract:This paper explores the patterns and determinants of empowerment, income generation, and environmental sustainability under varying degrees of Woodlot management in Tigray, Ethiopia. Our analysis is based upon a survey of 120 collectively managed Woodlots, devolved to varying degrees, and 66 households that have recently received small plots of community land for tree planting. We find that more devolved Woodlot management empowers resource users by providing greater autonomy regarding the management of Woodlots, and in particular the ability to make decisions about the harvest of Woodlot products. Our economic analysis indicates that grass is by far the most important product being harvested from Woodlots. There has been very limited harvesting of higher value products such as poles and fuelwood, which are in very short supply in the region. Labor inputs declined, and average annual net benefits improved as Woodlots were more devolved, indicating that devolved Woodlots are more economically efficient. Woodlots were generally perceived to be associated with positive changes in environmental conditions such as the slowing of erosion and gully formation, and the maintenance of biodiversity. However, greater environmental benefits were associated with less devolved Woodlots. This study highlights the trade-offs inherent in varying levels of Woodlot management. Though Woodlots are perceived to provide significant environmental functions, restrictions regarding harvesting high value products are limiting the potential for smallholder income diversification and empowerment, two critical components of poverty alleviation in Ethiopia.
Abebe Birara Dessie - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Analysis of Smallholder Farmers’ Cooperation in Eucalyptus Woodlot Production in Wegera District, Northern Ethiopia
Small-scale Forestry, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:In Ethiopia, cooperation among smallholder famers’ is a key element for managing and harvesting of agricultural crops and Woodlot production. Despite the growing expansion and interest in eucalyptus Woodlot production, not much has been done to characterize the type, form and level of cooperation among the smallholder farmers. Thus, this study analyses smallholder farmers’ cooperation on eucalyptus Woodlot production in Wegera district, northern Ethiopia. Data collection involved focus group discussions, field observations, key informant interviews and semi-structured questionnaires administered to 120 producers selected using a systematic random sampling technique in three purposively selected kebeles (rural villages). A combination of data analysis methods, including descriptive statistics and econometric analysis (binary probit model), were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that two types of cooperation, informal and formal were identified and the level of cooperation was high since most smallholder farmers (80.8%) were found to participate in one or both of these systems. Further, the binary probit model shows that age ( p = 0.007), family size ( p = 0.026), membership status ( p = 0.001), total livestock number ( p = 0.011), Woodlot size ( p = 0.039), and working preference status of producers ( p = 0.064) were significant variables in determining eucalyptus owners, decisions to cooperate. Informal cooperation constitutes an essential element in the production of eucalyptus Woodlots especially in those activities like nursery preparation, transplanting, hoeing, harvesting and transporting. Based on the findings, formalization of informal institutions, execution of cluster planting to improve social relations and to settle eucalyptus related land use conflicts, and provide capacity building training to increase the level of awareness and use of cooperation benefits among producers are recommended.
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determinants of the production and commercial values of eucalyptus Woodlot products in wogera district northern ethiopia
Environmental Systems Research, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:Growing and planting of Eucalypts tree at a farm level in the form of Woodlot has become a common practice among Ethiopian rural households. Currently, Ethiopian smallholder farmers mainly establish Eucalypts Woodlot as a part of livelihood portfolio for meeting both household wood consumption and generating cash income. However, empirical evidence is lacking on the extent of households motivation in Eucalyptus Woodlot production and factors influencing commercial values of its products. Consequently, this study investigated the factors influencing commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera district. Primary data were collected from 120 randomly selected Eucalyptus producer households through pre-tested questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine the significant variables affecting commercial values of Eucalyptus products in the study area. The result of the study revealed that different types of local Eucalyptus Woodlot products such as pole, worage, mager, split wood and bundle of firewood were produced and used both for households’ consumption and commercial purpose. Moreover, the OLS model result indicated that age (p < 0.1), wealth status (p < 0.1) and Woodlot size of households (p < 0.01) positively and significantly determine the commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products. While, access to credit service and experience are significant but with negative influence on the commercial values of Woodlot products at 5% levels of significance. Generally, production and marketing of Eucalyptus wood products play a significant poverty alleviation role as a source of regular income, local medicine, firewood, fence and construction materials in turn improving the livelihoods of the rural community in Ethiopia. Based on the findings, providing capacity-building training to strength producer’s credit usage on Eucalyptus Woodlot production system should be advisable. Moreover, the stakeholder should establish wood industry to enhance the income generation capacity of Eucalyptus for producers and traders. Finally, to reduce the conflict between crop producers and Eucalyptus producers, cluster planting are advisable.
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Determinants of the production and commercial values of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera District, Northern Ethiopia
SpringerOpen, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:Abstract Background Growing and planting of Eucalypts tree at a farm level in the form of Woodlot has become a common practice among Ethiopian rural households. Currently, Ethiopian smallholder farmers mainly establish Eucalypts Woodlot as a part of livelihood portfolio for meeting both household wood consumption and generating cash income. However, empirical evidence is lacking on the extent of households motivation in Eucalyptus Woodlot production and factors influencing commercial values of its products. Consequently, this study investigated the factors influencing commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera district. Methods Primary data were collected from 120 randomly selected Eucalyptus producer households through pre-tested questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine the significant variables affecting commercial values of Eucalyptus products in the study area. Results The result of the study revealed that different types of local Eucalyptus Woodlot products such as pole, worage, mager, split wood and bundle of firewood were produced and used both for households’ consumption and commercial purpose. Moreover, the OLS model result indicated that age (p
Gérard Balent - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Edge effects on ground beetles at the Woodlot-field interface are short-range and asymmetrical
Agricultural and Forest Entomology, 2011Co-Authors: Anthony Roume, Laurent Raison, Marc Deconchat, Gérard Balent, Annie OuinAbstract:Boundaries between Woodlots and agricultural habitats are numerous in temperate agricultural landscapes and influence ecological processes in both Woodlots and agricultural habitats. 2 We aimed to determine how far the species assemblage of ground beetles in Woodlot and open habitats was influenced by the presence of the Woodlot-field boundary. 3 We studied the distribution of ground beetles on both sides of the boundaries of four Woodlots along transects of pitfall traps (n = 140). The depth of edge influence (i.e. the distance from the boundary at which the presence of the boundary has no more significant influence) on the species assemblage of ground beetles in each Woodlot and in each agricultural habitat was determined with nonlinear canonical analysis of principal coordinates, an ordination method that is followed by nonlinear regression of the principal coordinates on distance from the boundary. 4 The depth of edge influence on the species assemblages of ground beetles was asymmetrical relative to the boundary: it was generally higher and had higher variability in open habitats (14.4 ± 12.3 m) than in Woodlots (4.9 ± 2.3 m). Species assemblages of ground beetles in edges were a mix between both adjacent species assemblages. Edge effects in Woodlots were deeper in the Woodlots exhibiting a deeper penetration of open habitat species. Symmetrically, edge effects in open habitat were deeper in the open habitats with a deeper diffusion of forest species into the open habitat. 5 Forest ground beetles were not threatened by edge effects. Rather, edge effects are likely to benefit agriculture, mostly through the dispersal of predatory forest species into agricultural fields.
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Relative contribution of edge and interior zones to patch size effect on species richness : An example for woody plants
Forest Ecology and Management, 2010Co-Authors: Maya Gonzalez, Marc Deconchat, Alain Cabanettes, Sylvie Ladet, Didier Alard, Gérard BalentAbstract:In order to understand the capacity of habitats to conserve species, many authors have searched for a species–area relationship (SAR) to evaluate the effect of patch size on species richness in habitat fragments. However, a range of different processes may underlie or obscure this relationship. For woody plant species in forest fragments, as for other taxa, considering forest edges separately in the investigation of SAR is particularly relevant. The objective of our study was to evaluate edge influence on SAR in a fragmented forest landscape in south-western France. To achieve this objective, we considered SAR in two separate spatial portions of the forest fragment: the edge and the forest interior. We also considered SAR for different ecological groups of species based on their shade tolerance and their mode of dispersal, as species can respond differently to habitat reduction depending on their ecological characteristics. In 40 woodlands in an agricultural landscape, we observed the presence/absence of all woody species along parallel walking transects 20-m wide to inventory the total number of species in each Woodlot. Vegetation surveys resulted in the identification of 53 woody species, with a total of 23 trees and 30 shrubs, and a number of species per Woodlot ranging from 18 to 44. The species richness found in a given Woodlot was significantly correlated with its area. When considering the edge and the interior parts of the Woodlot separately we found a steeper increase in species richness with area for the part we considered as the edge, compared with the increase found in the interior part of the forest. Our results confirm the contribution of forest edge to forest fragment SAR. Results also underlined the importance of two additional processes that may contribute to SAR: a possible extinction debt of shade tolerant species in forest edge zones and colonisation by light-demanding species in forest interior zones probably due to disturbances. This approach underlines the importance of taking the edge effect into account when studying the influence of patch size on species richness and the dynamic of species richness pattern.
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Woody species richness in fragmented landscape: Combining edge and patch area effects.
2005Co-Authors: Maya Gonzalez, Marc Deconchat, Gérard Balent, Alain Cabanettes, Sylvie Ladet, . Options For Land Use In PeripheralAbstract:Management of landscape biodiversity is facing the challenge of global change (climatic and land cover) that would modify their ecological functions. A particular attention should be paid to tree species diversity as they are a key component of landscape biodiversity influencing many other compartments in forest and in neighbouring agriculture. The patch area and the edge effect have been identified as key factors for species diversity of many taxonomic groups in fragmented landscapes, but similar studies are rare for woody species. To disentangle the effect of these two factors and to quantify their respective importance on woody species diversity, a Woodlot scale study was designed in an agricultural landscape of south-western France. An exhaustively survey of woody species was undertaken in 43 Woodlots by “walking transect”. A 20m wide edge zone was distinguished. Separate lists were held for the edge and the interior zone. Woodlot area varied from 0.32 ha to 167 ha. We used the Patton shape index to characterize each patch shape. This shape index ranges from 1.16 to 2.8 in our Woodlot sample. Tree richness was significantly and positively correlated to Woodlot area logarithm. About 70 to 100% of total Woodlot richness came from the edge zone. Patch shape index also has a high and significant positive correlation with the total species richness, but it was very correlated with edge area. Some true forest species as Fagus sylvatica and Ilex aquifolium that showed a significantly higher frequency in the largest Woodlots, showed a stronger link with the core area than with the edge area. These results suggest that in the studied area, the edge area of Woodlots has the highest importance for the woody species’total richness, while the core area of the largest forests is of interest for some species well adapted to these true forest conditions. These results are in line with others works on patch area effect made with a different approach. To go further on the importance of edge effect in Woodlots’diversity, a functional approach using a classification of species according to their successionnal stage and their habitat preference would be useful. Landscape management for biodiversity purposes should take these results into account and pay attention to the forest fragmentation process that would shrink core areas, containing low frequency species, in favour of new edge habitats, containing many but common species. Such species patterns could be integrated in forest management by planning practices according to this edge gradient. Our results also highlight the importance of planning forest and agriculture management at a landscape scale which is the relevant scale to deal with forest patch shape forming.
Asmamaw Alemu Abtew - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Analysis of Smallholder Farmers’ Cooperation in Eucalyptus Woodlot Production in Wegera District, Northern Ethiopia
Small-scale Forestry, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:In Ethiopia, cooperation among smallholder famers’ is a key element for managing and harvesting of agricultural crops and Woodlot production. Despite the growing expansion and interest in eucalyptus Woodlot production, not much has been done to characterize the type, form and level of cooperation among the smallholder farmers. Thus, this study analyses smallholder farmers’ cooperation on eucalyptus Woodlot production in Wegera district, northern Ethiopia. Data collection involved focus group discussions, field observations, key informant interviews and semi-structured questionnaires administered to 120 producers selected using a systematic random sampling technique in three purposively selected kebeles (rural villages). A combination of data analysis methods, including descriptive statistics and econometric analysis (binary probit model), were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that two types of cooperation, informal and formal were identified and the level of cooperation was high since most smallholder farmers (80.8%) were found to participate in one or both of these systems. Further, the binary probit model shows that age ( p = 0.007), family size ( p = 0.026), membership status ( p = 0.001), total livestock number ( p = 0.011), Woodlot size ( p = 0.039), and working preference status of producers ( p = 0.064) were significant variables in determining eucalyptus owners, decisions to cooperate. Informal cooperation constitutes an essential element in the production of eucalyptus Woodlots especially in those activities like nursery preparation, transplanting, hoeing, harvesting and transporting. Based on the findings, formalization of informal institutions, execution of cluster planting to improve social relations and to settle eucalyptus related land use conflicts, and provide capacity building training to increase the level of awareness and use of cooperation benefits among producers are recommended.
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determinants of the production and commercial values of eucalyptus Woodlot products in wogera district northern ethiopia
Environmental Systems Research, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:Growing and planting of Eucalypts tree at a farm level in the form of Woodlot has become a common practice among Ethiopian rural households. Currently, Ethiopian smallholder farmers mainly establish Eucalypts Woodlot as a part of livelihood portfolio for meeting both household wood consumption and generating cash income. However, empirical evidence is lacking on the extent of households motivation in Eucalyptus Woodlot production and factors influencing commercial values of its products. Consequently, this study investigated the factors influencing commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera district. Primary data were collected from 120 randomly selected Eucalyptus producer households through pre-tested questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine the significant variables affecting commercial values of Eucalyptus products in the study area. The result of the study revealed that different types of local Eucalyptus Woodlot products such as pole, worage, mager, split wood and bundle of firewood were produced and used both for households’ consumption and commercial purpose. Moreover, the OLS model result indicated that age (p < 0.1), wealth status (p < 0.1) and Woodlot size of households (p < 0.01) positively and significantly determine the commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products. While, access to credit service and experience are significant but with negative influence on the commercial values of Woodlot products at 5% levels of significance. Generally, production and marketing of Eucalyptus wood products play a significant poverty alleviation role as a source of regular income, local medicine, firewood, fence and construction materials in turn improving the livelihoods of the rural community in Ethiopia. Based on the findings, providing capacity-building training to strength producer’s credit usage on Eucalyptus Woodlot production system should be advisable. Moreover, the stakeholder should establish wood industry to enhance the income generation capacity of Eucalyptus for producers and traders. Finally, to reduce the conflict between crop producers and Eucalyptus producers, cluster planting are advisable.
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Determinants of the production and commercial values of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera District, Northern Ethiopia
SpringerOpen, 2019Co-Authors: Abebe Birara Dessie, Asmamaw Alemu Abtew, Abebe Dagnew KoyeAbstract:Abstract Background Growing and planting of Eucalypts tree at a farm level in the form of Woodlot has become a common practice among Ethiopian rural households. Currently, Ethiopian smallholder farmers mainly establish Eucalypts Woodlot as a part of livelihood portfolio for meeting both household wood consumption and generating cash income. However, empirical evidence is lacking on the extent of households motivation in Eucalyptus Woodlot production and factors influencing commercial values of its products. Consequently, this study investigated the factors influencing commercial value of Eucalyptus Woodlot products in Wogera district. Methods Primary data were collected from 120 randomly selected Eucalyptus producer households through pre-tested questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine the significant variables affecting commercial values of Eucalyptus products in the study area. Results The result of the study revealed that different types of local Eucalyptus Woodlot products such as pole, worage, mager, split wood and bundle of firewood were produced and used both for households’ consumption and commercial purpose. Moreover, the OLS model result indicated that age (p
