Sheka Forest Biosphere Reserve
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Sheka Forest Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO-recognized tropical rainforest area in southwestern Ethiopia known for its rich biodiversity, cultural significance, and important role in water and climate regulation.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Biosphere reserve
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Protected area ⓘ Tropical rainforest ⓘ |
| area | approximately 238,750 hectares ⓘ |
| biome | Tropical rainforest ⓘ |
| climate | Humid tropical ⓘ |
| contains |
Lowland forest
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Montane forest ⓘ Rivers and streams ⓘ Wetlands ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country | Ethiopia ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
Sacred natural sites
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Traditional forest management practices ⓘ |
| designation | Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme ⓘ |
| designationYear | 2012 ⓘ |
| ecosystemService |
Carbon sequestration
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Climate regulation ⓘ Soil conservation ⓘ Water cycle regulation ⓘ Watershed protection ⓘ |
| hasFauna |
Large mammals typical of Ethiopian forests
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Various bird species ⓘ Various primate species ⓘ |
| hasFlora |
Bamboo stands
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Montane evergreen tree species ⓘ Native coffee (Coffea arabica) populations ⓘ |
| inhabitedBy | Indigenous communities ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Cultural significance
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High levels of endemism ⓘ Rich biodiversity ⓘ Role in climate regulation ⓘ Role in water regulation ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Sheka Zone
NERFINISHED
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Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region NERFINISHED ⓘ Southwestern Ethiopia ⓘ |
| mainEconomicActivity |
Coffee production
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Non-timber forest product collection ⓘ Traditional forest-based livelihoods ⓘ |
| managementObjective |
Conservation of biodiversity
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Promotion of research and environmental education ⓘ Support for sustainable development of local communities ⓘ |
| partOf | Eastern Afromontane biodiversity hotspot NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | UNESCO ⓘ |
| threat |
Agricultural expansion
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Deforestation pressure ⓘ Unsustainable resource use ⓘ |
| UNESCOStatus | UNESCO Biosphere Reserve NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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