Traditional gold mining in the highlands of Ethiopia: Its effect on soil loss and possible reclamation measures

Traditional gold mining (TGM) is among the off-farm income sources of smallholder communities in the highlands of Ethiopia. However, information on their impact on land degradation, taking soil loss as a key indicator, was scant. Hence, this study aimed at i) analyzing local communities’ attitudes t...

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Main Authors: Meaza Zenebe, Emiru Birhane, Kassa Teka, Mitiku Haile, Tewodros Tadesse, Gebeyehu Taye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Brawijaya 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management
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Online Access:https://jdmlm.ub.ac.id/index.php/jdmlm/article/view/14986