Status and challenges of integrated watershed management practices after-project phased-out in Eastern Tigray, Ethiopia

摘要: Land degradation in the form of soil erosion is one major causes for declining ecosystem functions northern highlands Ethiopia including Eastern Tigray. Hence, different integrated watershed management practices were introduced last few years to avert problem. Currently, most these are phased out. However, status and challenges after phase-out not well documented required scientific research. On-field measurement from nine sample plots having a size each 50 m*50 m at 200 m interval was conducted assess practices. Results assessment showed that physical water conservation structures deteriorated by 47–64% IWM project The key problems lack periodic maintenance, limited support biological measures. study results suggest Watershed technologies highly challenged phase-out. integration among community, government non-governmental organizations needed sustainably manage resources.