Deforestation in Ethiopia

Deforestation in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Highlands
CountryEthiopia

According to the United Nations, Ethiopia loses 1.4 million hectares of forest annually, and has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world. The main causes of deforestation in Ethiopia are shifting agriculture, livestock production and fuel in drier areas. Deforestation has many negative consequences, including increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, desertification, and more.

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