Conservation of the natural landscapes of Akaki Kality sub city: the case of Meshualekia

This study aims to solve the current problems that arose from the degradation of natural resources with the perspective of urban planning and design of the urban landscape found in Akaki Kality sub city and gives appropriate solution recommendations on conservation of the landscape through the knowledge of landscape planning and design and different findings. Among the methods I use to do my research, reading books written in relation to landscape conservation to find out what scientific progress has been done so far. In addition, I’ve a plan to visit local governmental institutions who could give me information on their previous works and future plans they have. Finally, questionnaires which will help to know what’s in the peoples’ mind about the topic also will be used. So far, as the sub city is where my university belongs, I’ve tried to move around occasionally in the last 5 years and took some photos though it aimed my artistic view it’s also advantageous to see the positive things that the landscapes of the area has. For instance, at the bridge found in kebele 09 which is usually called ‘meshualekia’ there are trees planted by the Akaki river and they are trees which has leaves that never fall the whole year making it aesthetically pleasant