Conservation of Natural Resources (8)

The historical record of resource management in much of Ethiopia, particularly in the area of seed/plow agriculture, has been rather dismal, characterized by exploitation, crises, and lack of a harmonious relationship between man and the environment. Formulated in 1990, the National conservation strategy tries to develop a more integrated and participatory approach to natural resources issues. Integrated, participatory planning is essential if Ethiopia’s renewable and nonrenewable resources are to be utilized in a rational and sustainable manner and ecologically sound agricultural systems are to be developed to support the rapidly growing population.