Forestry and Saemaul Sustainable Development

Facilities & Service

The Department benefits from a combination of established and emerging facilities that provide a dynamic environment for academic learning, research, and community engagement which establish in our University.
As a growing department, we take pride in maximizing available university resources while strategically developing specialized facilities that meet the evolving needs of our students and partners.

Existing Shared Facilities:

Ø  Forestry and Natural Resource Laboratories: Shared with allied departments, equipped for soil and plant   analysis.

Ø  ICT and GIS Laboratories: Modern computer labs with access to spatial data software and remote sensing tools.

Ø  Central Library and Digital Resource Center: Access to all departments in the university

Ø  Research Farms and Nursery Sites: Jointly managed with the College of Agriculture and Natural resource for practical learning in afforestation, seedling propagation, and biodiversity studies.

Facilities to be Developed in Near Future:

Ø  Dedicated Forestry Laboratory Complex: Under establishment to support advanced research in forest ecology, soil science, and climate change.

Ø  Field Training and Demonstration Site: A planned model forest site for long-term ecological monitoring, agroforestry demonstration, and student field practice.

Ø  Saemaul Learning and Innovation Center: A forthcoming hub for community development training, international exchange, and leadership incubation inspired by Korea’s New Village Movement.

These facilities both current and upcoming ensure that our students gain practical exposure, digital literacy, and innovative skills to tackle Ethiopia’s environmental and rural development challenges.