ETHIOPIA - Overview of Selected Biodiversity Indicators

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this book do not necessarily reflect the views of the institutions involved in the National Taskforce, but only that of the experts involved in the task force representing the institutions. [...] Therefore, the publishing of this book is timely and the indicators considered in the report are believed to be of vital importance as an eye-opening venture to assist as model to develop sustainable biodiversity indicators towards reducing the potential threats and strategize management interventions for the ecosystems in which the indicators exist. [...] The information contained in the developed indicators will be of vital importance for achieving protected area objectives and to report on the status of biodiversity and health of ecosystems, of which the indicators are the integral part. [...] The older the males the longer and the thicker are the beards. [...] Despite the existence of national and regional legislation, the remoteness of the area coupled with the existence of people living within and outside of the Park prior to its establishment as a conservation area makes legislation 20 difficult to enforce.