Abstract:
Soil and water conservation measures are activities which maintain or enhance the productive
capacity of the soil through conservation of soil moisture, and maintenance or improvement of soil
fertility. This study was aimed to assess the status of soil and water conservation in Chencha
Zuria Woreda, in Gamo Zone. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources.
Primary data were generated by using structured interview, non-participatory observation and
questionnaire, while secondary data were collected from books, Journal article and thesis. Three
Kebeles were selected by using purposive sampling technique, in which a total of 135 households
were selected by using systematic random sampling. Data were analyzed by employing
descriptive statistics using SPSS version 25. The status of adoption of SWC decision of
household was analyzed by binary logistic regression model. The study result has shown that the
status of soil and water conservation practice was limited, The major causes of less status of
SWC were less commitment by farmers in SWCP, the failure to integrate using of physical
measure with a biological and agronomic measure, demographic factors, lack of awareness
about proper implementation SWC, and poor networking between the farmers and extension
workers. Based on the result, extension service, credit service, sex and age were influencing
household decision in adoption of SWC, while variables like, farm size, family size and education
are not influencing the household decision on adoption of SWC. Conservation measure practiced
in study areas including hill side terracing, soil bund, runoff diversion, grass strip and planting
of trees. For better implementation of SWC, all stakeholders’ commitment, effective plan and
rehabilitations measures are very important in Chencha Woreda, Southern Ethiopia.
Description:
A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND
HUMANITY, ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
