Harehuwa exclosure
Harehuwa is an exclosure located in the Dogu'a Tembien "woreda" of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia. The area has been protected since 1999 by the local community. Management. As a general rule, cattle ranging and wood harvesting are not allowed. The grasses are harvested once yearly and taken to the homesteads of the village to feed livestock. Physical soil and water conservation has been implemented to enhance infiltration, and vegetation growth. Benefits for the community. Setting aside such areas fits with the long-term vision of the communities were "hiza’iti" lands are set aside for use by the  future generations. It has also direct benefits for the community: Improved ecosystem. With vegetation growth, biodiversity in this exclosure has strongly improved: there is more varied vegetation and wildlife. Trees. The main tree species found in the exclosure are: Soils. Main soil type in the exclosure are Phaeozems, essentially a remnant of the time when the area was covered with natural forest.