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Dr. Wubalem Tadesse

Forestry Scientist • Forest Genetics Specialist • Research Institution Leader • Natural Resources Policy Contributor

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• Over 35 years of forestry research experience

• More than 80 scientific publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and proceedings

• Supervision and examination of dozens of MSc and PhD students

• Leadership of national forestry research institutions

• Contribution to international forestry research collaboration platforms

Dr. Wubalem’s academic formation was shaped by forestry science and natural resource management at a time when Ethiopia was expanding its agricultural and environmental research systems. His early specialization in forestry allowed him to focus on long-term challenges such as biodiversity conservation, reforestation, and sustainable land use. His international graduate training further strengthened his research orientation toward forest genetics and scientific approaches to improving tree productivity and resilience.

Selected Career Milestones

• Research Project Coordinator – CIFOR-ICRAF Ethiopia (PATSPO Project)

• Lead Researcher – Ethiopian Forestry Development (EFD)

• Founding Director General – Ethiopian Environment and Forest Research Institute (2015–2018)

• Director of Forestry Research – Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (2008–2014)

• Forestry research program coordinator – EIAR

• Senior forestry researcher with over 37 years experience

Professional Affiliations , Membership & Additional Contributions

International Scientific Organizations

• Board Member and President’s Nominee for Africa – International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)

Continental Professional Leadership

• Vice Chair – Governing Council of the African Forestry Forum (AFF)

National Scientific Recognition

• Fellow – Ethiopian Academy of Sciences

Scientific Community Contributions

• Organizer and contributor to national and international scientific conferences

• Graduate thesis advisor and external examiner

• Contributor to professional forestry policy discussions

Professional Overview

Dr. Wubalem Tadesse is an Ethiopian forestry scientist and research leader with more than three decades of experience in forest genetics, tree improvement, forestry research management, and natural resource development. His work has contributed to strengthening Ethiopia’s forestry research ecosystem, advancing tree seed systems, and supporting climate-resilient landscape restoration initiatives. He currently serves as Research Project Coordinator at CIFOR-ICRAF Ethiopia under the Provision of Adequate Tree Seed Portfolio in Ethiopia (PATSPO) initiative. His career includes leadership roles such as Founding Director General of the Ethiopian Environment and Forest Research Institute (EEFRI) and Director of Forestry Research at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR). His professional contributions span scientific research, institutional leadership, graduate supervision, international collaboration, and policy dialogue related to forestry and biodiversity conservation.

Areas of Expertise

• Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement
• Forestry Research Management
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Forest Landscape Restoration
• Tree Seed Systems Development
• Climate Change Adaptation in Forestry
• Natural Resource Policy
• Research Program Leadership

Professional Services & Advisory

• Forestry and natural resources consultancy services
• Advisory support for forestry research programs
• Scientific review and graduate supervision
• Participation in research policy platforms
• Technical contribution to forestry development programs

Beneficiaries & Engagement Focus

His professional work benefits:

• Forestry researchers and environmental scientists
• Graduate students and early-career researchers
• Environmental policy institutions
• Forestry development organizations
• Climate and biodiversity programs
• National and international research collaborations

Education

• PhD in Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement – Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain

• MSc in General Forestry – University of Pinar del Río, Cuba

• Earlier forestry and agricultural science training in Ethiopia (as reported professional background)

Selected Publications, Awards & Legacy Achievements

Scientific Contributions

• Author and co-author of numerous scientific works on forest genetics, biodiversity, and tree seed systems

• Contributor to climate adaptation and forest landscape restoration research

• Contributor to biodiversity policy and forestry management research Institutional Achievements

• Founding Director General of EEFRI, helping establish Ethiopia’s dedicated forestry research institution

• Leadership in forestry research program development within EIAR

• Contribution to national forestry research coordination

Professional Journey & Contribution

Dr. Wubalem’s professional trajectory demonstrates sustained contribution across three major domains: Scientific Research Contribution His research work focuses on forest genetics, tree breeding, plantation forestry, and biodiversity conservation, areas critical for Ethiopia’s environmental sustainability and climate resilience. Institutional Development Contribution As founding director general of EEFRI, he contributed to building a national institutional platform for forestry research coordination and scientific capacity development. International Research Collaboration Through CIFOR-ICRAF and other partnerships, he has contributed to international forestry initiatives addressing restoration, biodiversity, and climate change.

Platform Acknowledgment

Dr. Wubalem Tadesse is a senior Ethiopian forestry scientist and research leader whose work spans scientific research, institutional leadership, and international forestry collaboration. Through his contributions to forest genetics research, national research institution development, and global scientific networks, he has contributed to strengthening Ethiopia’s forestry science capacity and environmental sustainability efforts.

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Last Updated: April 2026

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