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The Wild Forest of the Ancient

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The Wild Forest of the Ancient The Wild and Fertile Forest from the Ancient Era The Capital Below the Mist of Horizon Very remote, vaguely appearing, these civilisations' settlements of the Capital here from the elevated location on the outer rim of the high plateau  (16) .  Among these enchanted juniper hills and hidden paths, dreams of pure Nature are offered by almost every view, as in the mighty abyss and Canyon's uphill adventure. The stunning location of  the rock pools described  (14)  is nearby . Still, this mysteriously secluded gorge with its seductive twilight paths is even closer, where its pathways first gently rise from  (B)  towards the tributary creek  (36)  within the loop  (14) . These natural baths and pools above Bees' Cliff  (14),  and their sheer proximity, cliffhanging high over the abyss, constitute a surprisingly adventurous, beautiful picnic spot. However, the site is equally breatht...

The Eucalyptus Problem

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        The Eucalyptus Problem Our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected by the sudden landslide in Gofa, Southern Ethiopia, and our thoughts are with those who have lost their lives and their loved ones.  We commend the ongoing rescue efforts to support families in grief and to re-establish society on a familiar and emotionally stable foundation. The Background to the Eucalyptus Tree in Ethiopia The introduction of the new Australian Eucalyptus species was very successful in Ethiopia, as its rapid height growth produced straight timber that surpassed that of indigenous trees. However, the initial optimistic results from eucalyptus plantings in the Ethiopian landscape soon proved to be a hasty and imprudent misconception, as this Australian tree's poisoning of the Ethiopian environment not only harmed the native ecology but also dramatically reduced the country's freshwater resources. Despite the apparent severe ecological damage in the Ethiopian landscape...