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Article History

Received: 12 February 2024

Accepted: 8 October 2024

First Online: 12 November 2024

Declarations

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: The purpose of the study was clearly explained to household respondents and agricultural experts. The author declared that all the principles of anonymity and confidentiality, informed consent and voluntary participation, no harm to participants, and no invasion of privacy were implemented. Ethical approval for this study complies with national and Hawassa University postgraduate research guidelines and legislation. The ethical approval was also granted by the administration and advancement of the college research ethics sector and ethical committee.

: The data were collected from household respondents, local administrators, and district agricultural experts with their consent. Data collected from the BZFEDD and the GDARDO were requested formally through the official letter written by Hawassa University, College of Forestry and Natural Resources. The author declared that part of the Ph.D. thesis manuscript was original research work and acknowledged all sources of materials dearly.

: The authors declare no competing interests.