This study was conducted with the objectives of analyzing and understanding the speciesrncomposition, diversity, structure and regeneration dynamics of Hugumburda-GratkhassurnNFPA in relation to land useland cover and habitat fragmentation. A total of 77rnquadrats were sampled using stratified sampling with optimum allocation method. In thernquadrats, data on abundance, height and DBH of woody plant species as well asrnlandscape variables were recorded. Within the main quadrat, five 2 m x 2 m subplotsrnwere laid to collect data on seedlings, saplings and herbaceous species. In addition, inrneach subplot, soil samples were collected and soil texture, electrical conductivity and pHrnwere analyzed. In order to investigate edge effect, 17 forest patches were selected andrnsampling points for vegetation and environmental variables were established at 0, 50,rn100, 150 and 200 m from the edge. A total of 83 quadrats were selected for this study.rnFurthermore, Satellite images were acquired and analyzed by using remote sensingrntechnology and GIS mapping to generate information on the temporal and spatialrnchanges in land useland cover types and habitat fragmentation. A total of 326 plantrnspecies representing 238 genera and 88 families were recorded; shrub and herb speciesrnare dominant. Cluster analysis resulted in five different plant communities and this resultrnwas supported by the ordination result. CCA result showed altitude was the mainrnenvironmental variable in determining the plant communities. Species richness, diversityrnand evenness varied among the plant communities and along the edge gradient. Analysis of population structure and regeneration status of the two Forest remnants revealedrnvarious patterns and generally dominated by small sized individuals. In addition, thernresults of image analysis revealed that disturbance was the major driving force forrnfragmentation and patchiness of the remnant natural vegetation and thus exposing plantrnspecies to various environmental effects at edge habitats. Consequently, the forest edgernhabitats were found to possess lower species richness, diversity, tree density and basalrnarea compared to the inner habitats. Therefore, to adequately conserve and ensurernspecies survival and maintain species diversity in the study area, these forest remnantsrnand edge habitats should be maintained and well managed.rnKey words/phrases: dry afro-montane forest, edge effect, Hugumburda-Gratkhassu,rnhabitat fragmentation, land useland cover, plant community, National Forest PriorityrnArea, species richness, vegetation ecology