The Dambi Uddo farm is divided into 4 plots. It is managed by Guji Highland Coffee Plantation, which was won over by this environment and began producing coffee here in 2010.
The Dambi Uddo forest is located a few dozen kilometres from the town of Shakisso, in the Odo Shakisso woreda (district) known for producing coffees with spicy notes. This forest is at the heart of the Guji appellation, but can also be linked to the Sidama appellation. It is characterised by a high level of biodiversity, with around fifteen tree species, some of which are becoming rare in Ethiopia. The vegetation provides a constantly decomposing litter whose organic matter nourishes the soil. The roots of the trees help to contain the effects of erosion and reduce the drying out of the land by retaining water deep down. Finally, these trees help to preserve biodiversity.
Coffee growing plays a major role in this system and ensures its sustainability. Farmers also benefit economically by diversifying their sources of income. As well as coffee, they can sell honey, ginger or a little firewood from trees that have fallen to the ground.
