Dr.
Natural Resources Management
Publications
1. Yohannes Walie Guadie, Debela Hunde Feyssa and Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2019. Socio-economic importance of highland bamboo (Yushania alpina K. Schum) and challenges for its expansion in Bibugn District, East Gojjam, Ethiopia, Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, Vol.11(2);
2. Abebayehu Atichoa, Dessalegn Obsi Gemedaa, Debela Hunde Feyssaa, Dereje Bekele Jiru, Abebe Beyeneb, Dinberu Seyoumc, Denyse J. Snelderd, Gudina Legese Feyisae, Shimelis Aynalem, George Archibaldg, Tariku Mekonnen Gutema, 2018. Assessment of black crowned crane and wattled crane population and spatiotemporal distribution in Jimma Zone, southwest Ethiopia; Journal of Global Ecology and Conservation, Vol.16;
3. Berhanu Niguse Feyisa, Debela Hunde Feyssa and Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2017 Fuel wood utilization impacts on forest resources of Gechi District, South Western Ethiopia; Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, Vol.9(8), PP. 140-150;
4. Thakdeal Kuet Lim, Debela Hunde Feyyisa and Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2016. Management and Utilization of Wild Nutraceutical Plants: Implications in Diversifying Food sources and Traditional Health care systems in Lare Woreda, Gambella Regional State, Southwest Ethiopia; Ethiopian Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol.7(1), PP.1-17;
5. Dereje Bekele Jiru, John F. Kessy and Abdu Abdulkadir, 2011. Collaborative Forest Management in Belete-Gera National Forest Priority Area, Ethiopia: Prospects and Challenges, MSc Thesis, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany;
6. Dereje Bekele Jiru, Jemal Abafita, Kefelegn Getahun, Abrham Bantirgu, Ayalew Talema and Kitessa Hundera, 2010. Assessment of Biophysical Resource Management in selected Villages of Gilgel Gibe Catchment, South-western Ethiopia, In: Proceedings of National workshop on Challenges and Prospects of Integrated Watershed Management on People’s Livelihood and Sustainability of Dams in Ethiopia (Jan 4-5, 2010,
7. Habte Wendime Gemechu , Debissa Lemessa , Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2021. A comparative analysis of indigenous and exotic tree species management practices in agricultural landscapes of Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Trees, Forests and People.
8. Habte Wendime Gemechu, Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2021. Review on Factors Affecting Regeneration of Indigenous Tree Species in Ethiopia
Research Interests
• Social-ecological systems interface;
• Forest/biodiversity governance;
• Social forestry/Agroforestry;
• Ecotourism_Potential for nature conservation and economic development;
• Rural livelihood and forest resources links.