Gebre, Ashenafi
Gitima, Ginjo
Berhanu, Yericho
Article History
Received: 17 February 2025
Accepted: 14 July 2025
First Online: 29 July 2025
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: The formal ethical approval for this research was obtained from the Bonga University, Department of General Forestry, following a rigorous review process to ensure alignment with recognized ethical standards. Informed consent was gained from every participant prior to their involvement in the interviews including a detailed explanation of the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks, benefits, and the voluntary nature of participation.