Amsalu Nigatu

Full Name Amsalu Nigatu Alamirew
Academic Rank Lecturer
Education Attended
  • Master of Science Degree in Forest Management and Utilization, University of Gondar
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Agroforestry, Hawassa University  
Working Experience
  • January 2021 to Current, Lecturer, Injibara University
  • February 2019 to July 2019, Intern, German Development Cooperation (GIZ-BFP)
  • July 2013 to December 2021, Agroforestry and Forestry  Researcher, Adet Agricultural Research Center 
  • December 2011 to June 2013, Natural Resource Management & Utilization Expert, Banja District, Office of Agriculture
Research Interest
  • Forest Management and Silviculture
  • Forest Inventory and Forest Carbon Budgeting
  • Forest Ecology and Restoration
  • Bamboo Forest Biology, Management and Utilization
  • Agroforestry and Biodiversity
  • Forest Biology, Seed Science and Tree Improvement
Publications
  1. Amsalu Nigatu Alamerew, Zhen Zhu, Robert Kozak, Harry Nelson, Anil Kumar Shrestha, Mei He, Guangyu Wang (2026). Transforming economic and environmental sustainability through bamboo: a systematic review. Advances in Bamboo Science, 14 (2026), 100219. ISSN 2773-1391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100219.
  2. Tesema, H.A., Durai, J. & Alamerew, A.N. (2025). Bamboo biomass estimation for sustainable forest management and climate mitigation: a comprehensive review of allometric models and emerging technologies. Discov Sustain6, 1315 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-02001-2
  3. Hu, Y., Huang, H., Chen, M., Pan, C., Alamerew, A. N., Zhang, J., & He, M. (2025). Life Cycle Carbon Footprint Assessment of a Typical Bamboo-Based Fiber Composite Material. Fibers, 13(10), 134. https://doi.org/10.3390/fib13100134
  4. Zeng, R., Abate, M. C., Baozhong, C., Addis, A. K., Yi, X., Jiang, S., Yan, X., Geremew, B. A., & Alamerew, A. N. (2025). Agricultural socialized services in China’s smallholder farming systems: A systematic review of service types, benefits, and measurement challenges. Frontiers in Agronomy, 7, 1638637. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2025.1638637
  5. Dubale Abate, Habtamu Mossie, Amisalu Nigatu, Adugnaw Anteneh, Getachew Mulat (2025). Analysis of frankincense value chain in Northwest Ethiopia: Variance-weighted least-squares regression approach. Trees, Forests and People, 22 (2025), 101067, SSN 2666-7193, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2025.101067.
  6. Amsalu N. Alamerew, Robert Kozak, Anil Kumar Shrestha, Zhen Zhu, Samuel Agdew, and Guangyu Wang (2024). Exploring the Shift to Bamboo Alternatives: A Case Study on Wood and Plastic Replacement in Ethiopia. Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, 486 (2025). 144507, ISSN 0959-6526, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.144507
  7. Amsalu N. Alamerew, Melkamu Kassaye Mekonen, Yonas Derebe Derso, Mebratu Yigzaw Ereda, Abnew Emiru Legesse und Kassahun Abera Legesse (2024). Festuca Grass (Festuca festuca) Management: A Key to Sustainable Resources Management in Borena-Sayint Worehimenu National Park (BSWNP) (International Journal of Forestry Research, Wiley, Manuscript number, 2420123). https://doi.org/10.1155/ijfr/2420123.
  8. Amsalu N. Alamerew, Robert Kozak, Anil K. Shrestha, Zhen Zhu, and Guangyu Wang (2024). A Way for Livelihood Improvement: Systematic Review on Bamboo Forest Research (2024). Trees, Forests, and Peoples. Volume 16, 2024, 100571, ISSN 2666-7193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100571.
  9. Kassaye Melkamu, Yonas Derebe, Mulugeta Tamer, Amsalu Nigatu, Bahiru Gedamu, Estegenet Emiru, Meseret Chanie, Mebratu Yigzaw (2024). Floristic Diversity of Natural Forest Patches Across Agroclimatic Zones in Northwestern Ethiopia. F1000Research 2024, 13:811 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.150296.1.    
  10. Mekonen, M.; Derso, Y.D.; Asres, M.T.; Alamerew, A.N.; Gedamu, B.; Bezabih, E.E.; Astatkie, T.; Chanie, M (2024). Vegetation composition, structure, distribution, and growth performance of natural forest patches across agro-ecologies in Northwestern Ethiopia, in Proceedings of the 4th International Electronic Conference on Forests, 23–25 September 2024, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland.
  11. Derso, Y.D., Kassaye, M., Fassil, A. BinegaD., Amsalu N. A.,Fentahun A., Mulugeta T. & Patrrick Van Damme. Composition, medicinal values, and threats of plants used in indigenous medicine in Jawi District, Ethiopia: implications for conservation and sustainable use. Sci Rep14, 23638 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-71411-5
  12. Kassaye, M., Amsalu N. A., Gedamu, B., Derebe, Y., Tamer, M., Ayne, F., … Belay, B. (2023). Assisted natural regeneration of selected tree species through silviculture interventions as a tool for restoring degraded natural forests in northwestern Ethiopia.Forest Science and Technology, 19(3), 232–240. https://doi.org/10.1080/21580103.2023.2237985
  13. Amsalu N. A., Mulu Menale, Abtew Asmamaw, Fanta, Demel, Alem Beyene, Mekonnen Melkamu, Asres Mulugeta, Effect of Different Growing Niches on Stand Structure of Highland Bamboo (Yushania alpina) in West Amhara, Northern Ethiopia. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2022, 9914209, 10 pages, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9914209
  14. Amsalu N. A., Wondie, M., Alemu, A., Tadesse, W., Chanie, Y., & Tejada Moral, M. (2021). Indigenous management practices of highland bamboo (Yushania alpina) in West Amhara, Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2021.1926683
  15. Amsalu N. A., Wondie, M., Alemu, A., Gebeyehu, D., & Workagegnehu, H. (2020). Productivity of highland bamboo (Yushania alpina) across different plantation niches in West Amhara, Ethiopia. Forest Science and Technology, 16(3), 116–122. https://doi.org/10.1080/21580103.2020.1791260
  16. Kassa, G., Ferde, T., Amsalu N., A., & Yildiz, F. (2020). Improving growth and productivity of Cordia africanatrees using moringa leaf juice in northwestern Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1762980
  17. Biazen Endalamaw, Amsalu N.A, Takele Ferede, and Getachew kasa (2019). Developing A Form Factor Function for Acacia Decurrens in Southwestern Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Berhan International Research Journal of Science and Humanities (BIRJSH), 3(1), Journal homepage: dbu.edu.et ISSN:2414-2794.
  18. Biazen Endalamaw, Getachew Kassa, Amsalu N. A., Takele Ferede, Menale Wondie (2018). Estimating Above-Ground Biomass and Carbon Stock of Ambiki Remnant Natural Forest, Guangua District, Northwestern Ethiopia. J. Sci. Technol. Vol. 3, No. 2, 2018, 1-12ISSN 2616 –4728 (Online); 2616 –471X (Print).
  19. Yazie C., Daniel T., Yalfal T., Melkamu A., Mulugeta T., Kessete M., Dereje A., Amsalu N. A., Mosit W.& Asmamaw D.2018. Village-based promotion of Moringa stenopetala for its multiple functions in the lowland parts of northwestern Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Regional Conference on Completed Research Activities of Socioeconomics and Agricultural Extension Research, 30 April-04 May 2018, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (151-169).
  20. Menale W., Amsalu N. A. & Mulugeta T. 2017. Estimation of biomass and carbon stock of Acacia decurrens forest under farmers’ management using allometric models. Proceedings of the 9thAnnual Regional Conference on Completed Research Activities of Forestry, March 6-13, 2017. Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (252-268).
  21. Yalfal T., Daniel T., Melkamu A., Getachew K. & Amsalu N. A. 2015. Value Chain and Marketing Analysis of High Land Bamboo Production: Evidence from Awi Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Regional Conference on Completed Research Activities of Socioeconomics and Agricultural Extension Research, 9-20 March 2015, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (26-34).
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