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Forest

The density and distribution of natural vegetation varies from place to place. The SNNPRS has a relatively wide area of forestland in western parts of the Region. The Northwest part of the region is covered with dense mountain forest, where as the southern part is covered with open grasslands and woodlands. According to woody biomass inventory and strategic planning project study (1997), about 11% of the total area of the Region is covered by forest. These forest types include broad leaf forest, mixed forest, riverine forest, and plantation forest.  They are found mainly in Benchi-Maji, Kafa, Sheka, Dawro, Sidama, Gamogofa, South Omo, Yem, and Amaro Special Woreda. National Forest Priority Areas are also identified in the above zones.

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