Kefelegn
Getahun
Researcher
Jimma University
My name is Kefelegn Getahun CHERINET, a scientist in Geospatial Science and Land Use Systems with emphasis on Forest Cover Dynamics in the framework of urban-rural interactions. I investigate the human –environment interactions, causes and consequences on the forest ecosystem. Furthermore, I am actively engaged in multidisciplinary research activities on themes related to environment, land use systems, food security and climate change, agriculture, and public health at large. I am the focal person of the Geospatial – Universities Forum by representing Jimma University.