Source : Nech Sar National Park office
The Guji people considered Nech Sar grassland plains, the Park’s core
conservation area as their main grazing land, and the Abaya and Chamo
Lakesas crucial sources for watering their cattle. The Sermelle River of
the Park area is also an alternative source to water the cattle.
However, the water from the two lakes is preferred by the livestock due
to its salty taste. Securing access to grazing for cattle is extremely
important for Guji people because their cattle are integral parts of
their life. They have highly dependent on the cattle and their products
as the source of their diet and income (Figure 7).