THE CONTRIBUTION OF LAND CERTIFICATION TO FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: The CASE OF DANDI DISTRICT, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract

This study had investigated farmers’ perceived land tenure security after they had received certificate of land holding right. In addition, it had assessed the contribution of rural land certification scheme to rural land management practices, and the major challenges faced in Dandi District. Primary data for the study were collected through household questionnaires, focus group discussions and interviews of key informants. Farmers’ perceived land tenure security had improved after being issued land holding certificates. As a result, better and sustainable land management and protection had also been achieved. However, lack of clear plot demarcation, uncontrolled selection of tree species for planting, the decline of indigenous tree species and financial constraints were some of the challenges observed.