What follows are excerpts of Crux’s conversation with Zwedie:Crux: What is the scale of land degradation and the destruction of water sources in Ethiopia? Zewdie: In Ethiopia, land degradation and the destruction of watersheds are two of the most serious environmental threats facing the country today. The continuous cutting of trees and removal of crop residues has exposed watersheds to erosion and land degradation. The Prime Minister’s Green Legacy initiative has also been successful in mobilizing Ethiopians to plant trees, and by extension, to curb land degradation. In addition to increasing vegetation coverage and helping reduce land degradation, the initiative has changed attitudes and helped people to understand the importance of tree planting.

Source: Ethiopian News August 08, 2020 04:41 UTC