Title
Evaluating the intervention methods to reduce human-elephant conflict around Way Kambas National Park
Author(s)
Sugiyo;Ardiantiono;Santo, Agus ;Marthy, William;Amama, Fahrul
Published
2016
Abstract
Since 2002, WCS-IP with local communities has been developing various intervention methods to reduce human-elephant conflict around Way Kambas National Park. Evaluation on the implementation of these methods is crucial to assess the effectiveness of each technique to prevent crop raiding by elephants. In this article, we examine nine intervention methods which have been implemented around WKNP, including: 1) tin-can fences, 2) tripwire-triggered fences, 3) trenches, 4) barbed-wire fences, 5) beehive fences, 6) chili fences and dung fires, 7) rolling drums, 8) community-based guarding, 9) microfinance scheme. The description, implementation, advantages and disadvantages of these methods are discussed here. We also provided the recommendation for future implementation to reduce human elephant conflict in WKNP.
Keywords
evaluation;human-elephant conflict;intervention methods;Sumatran elephants;Way Kambas National Park
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