How many protected areas Ethiopia has?

How many protected areas Ethiopia has?

There are 104 protected area records stored in the WDPA for Ethiopia, 101 are national-level protected areas with 3 designated under international and regional agreements or conventions.

What are the major protected areas in Ethiopia?

… selected sites representing a wide range of ecological and socioeconomic conditions: Abijata-Shalla Lakes National Park (ASLNP), Bale Mountains National Park (BMNP), Awash National Park (ANP), and Senkelle Swayne’s Hartebeest Sanctuary (SSHS) (see Figure 1).

What is the largest national park in Ethiopia?

Simien Mountains National Park
Simien Mountains National Park is the largest national park in Ethiopia….

Simien Mountains National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Simien Mountains
Location	Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Nearest city	Debarq and Mekane Berhan

How many national parks have in Ethiopia?

nine National Parks
There are nine National Parks in Ethiopia, each with unique offerings for the visitor. While Mago, Gambella, and Omo are best for viewing African wildlife, the Bale Mountain and Simien Mountain Parks are the most accessible destination for trekking and outdoor adventure.

What are the current wildlife threats in Ethiopia protected areas with their relative severity?

The most important threats include grazing by domestic animal, shortage of funding, increased human population growth, expansion of invasive alien species, weak law enforcement, encroachment of human settlement, human wildlife conflict, lack of alternative livelihood activities and others.

What are government protected areas?

Protected area establishment and management A protected area is a clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated and managed through legal or other effective means to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values.

What are sanctuaries in Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Wildlife Sanctuaries The Didessa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Illubabor Zone of Oromia, and is a protected area for all wildlife. The Harar Wildlife Sanctuary also known as the Babile Elephant Sanctuary is located in the Babile area of East Hararghe in the Oromia Region.

Where is Simien Mountains located?

northern Ethiopia
Simien Mountains, Simien also spelled Semien or Simēn, mountains in northern Ethiopia, northeast of Gonder. In the range is Ras Dejen (or Dashen), the highest peak in Ethiopia at 14,872 feet (4,533 metres).

Is Ethiopia a safe country?

Ethiopia is remarkably safe – most of the time. Serious or violent crime is rare, and against travellers it’s extremely rare. Outside the capital, the risk of petty crime drops still further. A simple tip for travellers: always look as if you know where you’re going.

Where is National park found?

Bandipur National Park

State	Name
Karnataka	Bandipur National Park
Karnataka	Bannerghatta National Park
Jharkhand	Betla National Park
Odisha	Bhitarkanika National Park

What are the National park of Ethiopia and their flagship species?

The Ethiopian Wolf is the flagship species for conservation in Ethiopia and well visible in Simien Mountains and Bale National Parks.

What are the current wildlife threats in Ethiopia?