VOICED : Ethiopian wild coffee saviour of the rainforest

The video explores the Herena Forest in southern Ethiopia, highlighting its role as a natural habitat for wild Arabica coffee trees. It discusses the importance of forest conservation for sustainable coffee production and the challenges faced by small-scale farmers. Ethical buyers, like the Italian Slow Food Movement, are supporting these farmers by promoting sustainable practices. The video emphasizes the need to protect the remaining wild coffee forests from deforestation, ensuring the future of this unique ecosystem and the livelihoods it supports.

What is the primary reason for the importance of the Herena forest to local farmers?

• It is a tourist attraction.

• It provides wood for construction.

• It offers a habitat for local wildlife.

• It is crucial for the survival and production of coffee.

How do wild coffee plants differ from their commercially cultivated counterparts?

• They grow in open fields.

• They are washed using industrial methods.

• They have a higher yield.

• They are slowly sun-dried.

Why are ethical buyers interested in wild coffee harvesting?

• It is cheaper than commercial coffee.

• It helps protect the forests.

• It has a stronger flavor.

• It is easier to cultivate.

What role does the Slow Food movement play in the Ethiopian coffee industry?

• They organize coffee tasting events.

• They link farmers directly to international coffee roasters.

• They offer financial loans to farmers.

• They provide machinery for coffee processing.

What is a significant threat to the remaining wild coffee forests in Ethiopia?

• Over-harvesting of coffee beans.

• Deforestation.

• Lack of international interest.

• Poor soil quality.