Adaba-Dodola community-based ecotourism development project was initiated in 1995 to develop a replicable model for the conservation and sustainable use of natural forests in Ethiopia. Therefore, a more holistic and fundamentally new attempt is being tried, relying on the self-interest and self-organizing capacity of forest dwellers. The Adaba-Dodola project is involved in activities, which generates income through Eco-tourism management. Towards to the fulfillment this, it has constructed lodges and trekking routes. It also provides camping sites, horses, tents, guides etc. There are five forest lodges in an altitude between 3080m and 3460 m, each with its own characteristic scenery.

The project assigned 18 personnel who have been assisting the association. This document discusses the innovation needs of the project for it further improvement and development.