The Wof Washa forest was first classified based on density and species composition type, and divided into dense forest, open forest and degraded/bare land forest area to ​facilitate​ management and monitoring. Community forest management institutions were then established to ​coordinate​ engagement ​with local communities ​in restoration, including support for the development of bylaws and facilitating access to finance. Different community forest cooperatives were assigned to perform restoration and apply different management practices ​in their designated​ parts of the forest. For example, in the dense forest zone, Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) is a greater priority ​than tree planting​​,​ while in the degraded forest area tree planting is a key action​,​ ​requiring around​ ~500 ​new ​trees/hectare. These practices are combined with livelihood improvement actions such as the integration of agroforestry practices, backyard and value chain development among others. As of 2024, 188,594 tre​e​s (mainly native trees​)​ have been planted through community engagement. A general management plan is being developed together with the government to make the Wof Washa forest a national park, integrating ecotourism and a dedicated management team.

Downstream communities in cities like Dulecha and Gacheni have benefited from reduced soil erosion and flooding. Multipurpose native trees have also been planted​,​ leading to ​an ​increase ​in ​and diversification of income​s​ f​or​ local people. Employment ​opportunities have increased ​through participation in agroforestry and beekeeping activities, and local people make additional income from collection and selling of tree seedlings like acacia abyssinica, pinus, and juniperus procera for up to $4.10 per kilogram. Twelve forest developer community groups have been supported to develop bylaws that govern members​’​ engagement in planting and post-planting activities, including penalties in case of default. Children in local schools have been sensitized ​t​o environmental protection and ​the ​importance of ​the ​forestry sector through environmental school clubs​,​ visit​s​ to restored forests and participation in planting activit​ies​ in school compounds and restoration areas. Also, the Wof Washa restoration team is developing spring and other water points to provide clean water to about 8000 households in local communities. Nearly 500 subsistence ​​farmers have participated and benefited from seedlings used for restoration and forage, leading to enhanced productivity. Improved livestock management such as the use of improved breeds (hybrids/crossbreeds), fodder grass, shrub development and feed production practices have been promoted​ (e.g. ​​f​orage crop production in rotation, backyard production, intercropping and contour forage cropping​)​.