Are the elephants in danger?
Yes, the elephants are in danger. The increasing human population and consequent demands on resources are pushing this herd to the edge. The environment is naturally variable, both from year to year and season to season. However, these shifts are exacerbated by the rapid increase in competition for resources and increased pressures by agricultural development. Severe droughts leave humans and elephants at risk.
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Agricultural development policies and subsidies encourage more settlement near water points. This shift in land use, compounded by the general increase in human and livestock populations is pushing the environment beyond its natural carrying capacity. Simply said, the land can no longer support the people and animals that depend upon it. Without careful planning, these conflicts will likely worsen. The increased environmental pressures harm both people and elephants. Now is the time for a successful intervention.
During Phase I (Research and Understanding), our team studied the environmental pressures and the movement patterns of the elephant herds. The project identified two key areas of crucial importance and in urgent need of management and protection.
