The tabia centre is in Da’erere village, located approximately 7 km to the south of the woreda town Hagere Selam.
From the higher to the lower locations, the following geological formations are present:[1] The main geomorphic units, with corresponding soil types are:[3] The rainfall pattern shows a very high seasonality with 70 to 80% of the annual rain falling in July and August.
[5] The drainage network of the tabia is organised as follows:[6] Whereas they are (nearly) dry during most of the year, during the main rainy season, these rivers carry high runoff discharges, sometimes in the form of flash floods.
Besides effects on biodiversity,[10][11][12] water infiltration, protection from flooding, sediment deposition, [13] carbon sequestration, [14] people commonly have economic benefits from these exclosures through grass harvesting, beekeeping and other non-timber forest products.
[21] The tabia centre Da’erere holds a few administrative offices, a health post, a primary school, and some small shops.
[23] Especially the youngsters in Didiben and Nibre go to the deep gorge of Giba river to harvest incense from Boswellia papyrifera trees.
The following churches are located in the tabia: In the main villages, there are traditional beer houses (Inda Siwa), often in unique settings, where people socialise.
Its mountainous nature and relative proximity to Mekelle make the tabia fit for tourism.
[25] As compared to many other mountain areas in Ethiopia the villages are quite accessible, and during walks visitors may be invited for coffee, lunch or even for an overnight stay in a rural homestead.