“CanopyMeg” Lowman lectured at Jimma University in Jimma, Ethiopia during early October, and is pictured here in dialogue with the science faculty discussing possible collaborative efforts between USA and Ethiopia. Issues of overlap include ecotourism, forest conservation, women in science, student exchanges, and use of virtual technologies
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Sergey G. Ermilov1, Neville N. Winchester, Margaret M. Lowman & Alemayehu Wassie 2012. Two new species of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) from Ethiopia, including a key to species of Pilobatella. Systematic & Applied Acarology 17(3): 000–000. Abstract: Two new oribatid mite species, Austrocarabodes (Uluguroides) kluttzi Ermilov, Winchester,
Read more →Here is a wonderful video with Amharic translation, explaining our TREE conservation project in Ethiopia. Enjoy! Created by Feven Legesse Mulat from Texas. For more info about Dr. Lowman and TREE Foundation’s mission to help save the Church Forests of Ethiopia: https://treefoundation.org/projects/church-forests-of-ethiopia/
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Dr. “CanopyMeg” Lowman and Dr. Alemayehu Wassie Eshete guide us on a walk around the wall built at Zhara Church Rainforest in Ethiopia. The Zhara wall was possible thanks to efforts from scientists, donors, and the TREE Foundation. This video contains excerpts from the documentary film “Church
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PDF Version Abebe, M.H., et al., The role of area enclosures and fallow age in the restoration of plant diversity in northern Ethiopia. African Journal of Ecology, 2006. 44: p. 507-514. Abulea, E., H.A. Snymanb, and G.N. Smitb, Rangeland evaluation in the middle Awash valley of Ethiopia:
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Tree Foundation teamed up with leading global research and acadmeic instituions to launch a collaborative research project on the impact of climate change on Lake Tana and the Blue Nile region in Ethiopia. The project will, specifically, investigate The impact of climate driven water variability on three
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A look at the new wall and latrines that have been build at Zhara Church Rainforest in Ethiopia. Thanks to efforts from scientists, donors, and the TREE Foundation.
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TREE Foundation is thrilled to announce that 2 new species of mites have been named after 2 thoughtful conservation donors, so now our new-naming fund totals $15,000! These new mites will have gorgeous illustrations forthcoming, along with their names — but for now, the specimens are residing
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TREE Foundation has generated countrywide inspiration by priests to conserve their church forests. Our team presented information in ecosystem services at this meeting of 700+ religious leaders in Ethiopia. A WIN for the trees!
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