Solving human-elephant conflicts in Malawi
Villagers along the boundaries of Thuma Forest Reserve in Malawi were increasingly facing problems with crop-raiding elephants which have led to 2 people and 1 elephant being killed in 2009. Although people are aware of the benefits coming to their communities through the “Thuma Ecosystem Rehabilitation Project”, is the permanent human-wildlife conflict affecting the local participation and support of WAG’s conservation efforts at Thuma.
There was an immediate need for action to protect both the elephants and at the same time the property and live of the local communities.
As an emergency measure, a section of the required fence has been installed and completed in November 2009 by the Wildlife Action Group International e.V. on behalf of the District Assembly of Salima.
The local farmers contributed with incredible hard workmanship to finish installing this section of the fence before the rainy season.
What we already achieved:
- Installation of a section of 12 km of solar powered electric fence
- Construction of an entrance gate
- Construction of 18 km access roads and tracks
- Construction of two small houses for fence attendants
- Training of fencing and maintenance personnel
- Temporary employment for local people: 3140 man-days
THANKS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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