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 5

Commonly grown tree species and their principal use.

Intentional role of treesList of species preferred to growRespondents in percentage

Soil fertility enhancement roleCroton macrostachyus63.8
Cordia africana36.2
Ziziphus spina-christi8.5
Acacia seyal2.1

Forage valueCordia africana72.3
Acacia seyal17.0

Fuel wood valueAcacia seyal100.0
Eucalyptus camaldulensis57.4
Cordia africana4.3

Cash value (as fuel wood and charcoal)Acacia seyal63.8
Eucalyptus camaldulensis51.1
Cordia africana10.6