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Wof Washa Forest

Wof Washa Forest

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Amhara • Ethiopia Started in January 2022 Active Restoration, Conservation, Natural Forest Management, Agroforestry, Education

Sustainable Development Goals

Summary

The natural resources of the 7000-hectare Wof Washa Natural Forest (known as "Cave of Birds") in the eastern afromontane biodiversity hotspot support the lives of over 60 000 people. The project’s goal is to conserve and restore the natural forest through community-led forest and landscape restoration.

Latest News

3 months ago by WeForest

Participatory Development Mapping involves the communities at every step

This photo is from one of the Participatory Development Mapping (PDM) sessions carried out in the Wof Washa forest villages.

7 months ago by WeForest

The first planting begins!

Exciting news from Wof Washa! The first tree planting has started, led by the local community and supported by the local government.

9 months ago by WeForest in Project office at Debre Birhan

Exploring avenues for sustainable incomes

On May 23rd the Wof Washa project hosted a one-day workshop to explore avenues to enhance the livelihoods of the almost 8500 households in the forest community.

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Africa • Senegal, Ethiopia

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