Anthropogenic Threats on Wildlife in Protected Areas of Ethiopia

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Document Type : Review Article

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Forest and range land biodiversity, Assosa Biodiversity Center, Assosa, Ethiopia

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National parks play a crucial role in preserving biodiversity, natural beauty, and cultural heritage, with the first park established in Yellowstone in 1872. Today, there are nearly 7,000 national parks worldwide, with 27 being publicly accessible and government-protected. In Ethiopia, national parks face significant threats due to anthropogenic activities such as illegal hunting, habitat conversion, invasive species, deforestation, and climate change. These challenges are exacerbated by weak law enforcement and insufficient financial support. To combat these issues, comprehensive management strategies are essential. Implementing community involvement in conservation, raising awareness of ecological importance, sharing benefits derived from national parks, strengthening government enforcement, and engaging in scientific research on land use changes are vital steps. Additionally, providing alternative income sources for local populations can alleviate pressures on these critical ecosystems. Through these measures, the sustainability and integrity of Ethiopia’s national parks can be improved, ultimately benefiting both wildlife and local communities.

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Sustainable Earth Trends

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 09 February 2026

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