Research Article

Acacia seyal var.: Acacia fistula (Schweinf.) Oliv. Based Parkland Practice, Farmers Perception, and Management Techniques in Case of Jarsa Kebele, Guba Lafto District of Amhara Region, Northeast Ethiopia

Table 11

Main objectives and preferred season for pruning management of Acacia seyal.

VariablesCategoriesResponse in percentage

Common management optionPruning and thinning80.9
Pollarding12.8
For fuel85.1
For fence27.6

Pruning objectivesMinimizing shading effect19.2
Reducing bird effect19.1
For mulch10.6
For fodder4.3
To increase tree bole height2.1

Pruning reason at different seasonsBefore cropping to avoid soil shading and crop emerging effect70.2
At crop growing season to avoid crop shading effect42.6
At the crop maturity stage to minimize the bird effect46.8