The utilization of forests in Ethiopia has had a number of impacts on the environment and the surrounding communities.
Firstly, deforestation has become a major problem in Ethiopia. Deforestation is the removal of trees and vegetation to make way for agriculture and development, resulting in a decrease in the amount of forested land. This has caused a decrease in biodiversity, as well as a decrease in the amount of carbon stored in forests and reduced the number of essential products and services provided by the forests such as clean air, water and wood for construction.
Furthermore, land degradation is another major environmental impact of forest utilization in Ethiopia. This includes soil erosion, nutrient depletion, salinization and waterlogging, which can all contribute to decreased crop yields and increased poverty. Additionally, unsustainable logging practices have caused soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution.
Finally, the utilization of forests in Ethiopia has led to an increase in the number of conflicts between farmers and herders over access to land and resources. This has further exacerbated the existing poverty within the country.
Overall, the utilization of forests in Ethiopia has had a number of serious impacts, including deforestation, land degradation, soil erosion, decreased crop yields, increased poverty and increased conflicts