Species similarity index

Simpson Similarity Index value showed a considerable overlap of species between open grassland and natural forest habitats (SI=0.88). The similarity was lower in between open grassland and plantation (SI= 0.5) as well as between Plantation and natural forest (SI = 0.5).

Major threats to mammals of Yotyet/Yewezera forest

Field observations have showed that human activities such as illegal logging of trees for fuel wood, extraction of construction materials, grazing by livestock, human encroachment, were putting an enormous strain on the diversity and abundance of mammals in the study area. Anecdotal interview survey of the local people on their knowledge and attitudes towards the wildlife, their habitat conservation and threats to the study habitat were employed to six individuals available in the study area during the study period. The study participants were Gedebe kebelle officer (2), Eza woreda environmental protection office (2) and landowners (2) in the study area. All of them were males and had knowledge of the animals living in the area. They also showed positive attitudes for the conservation of the area. The study participants, showed interest to participate in the conservation of the area. Currently, the forest is given to one of the local church named Atirfo Giorgis to be conserved.