Kidmi Gestet

Kidmi Gestet is an exclosure located in the Dogu'a Tembien woreda of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia.

[1] Source:[1] Cattle ranging and wood harvesting are prohibited in Kidmi Gestet.

The grasses are harvested once yearly and taken to the homesteads of the village to feed livestock.

[1] Setting aside such areas fits with the long-term vision of the communities: hiza’iti lands are set aside for use by the future generations.

This also has direct benefits for the community, including:[2] With vegetation growth, biodiversity in this enclosure has strongly improved, showing more varied vegetation and wildlife.