Shade tree diversity, structure, and regeneration dynamics in the Sheko semi-forest coffee agro ecosystem, southwest Ethiopia
The Sheko semi-forest coffee system supports high shade tree diversity but faces regeneration bottlenecks that threaten long-term sustainability. Targeted management, including enrichment planting and protection of key species, is essential to maintain ecosystem services and agroforestry resilience.
Authors
- Ashebir Awoke
- Girma Gudesho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4225-5039)
- Esubalew Tesfa
- Mersha Wubie
Institutions
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
- Debark University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ecology and Evolution
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-025-02470-z
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Coffee research and impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39