Potential Approaches and Techniques for Long-term Management of the Human-Elephant Conflict in Western Serengeti, Tanzania
Ikisiri
Human-elephant conflict is a ubiquitous feature between Ikorongo-Grumeti Game Reserves (IGGRs) management and the adjacent communities of Bunda and Serengeti Districts, in the Mara Region. This study aimed at analyzing the conflict and then coming up with potential techniques for effective mitigation of the conflict in the area. Data collection involved direct observations, key informant interviews and household surveys using questionnaires. The analysis was done using SPSS computer software. Results revealed and recommended several non-conventional mitigation measures namely the construction of trench (95.3%), electric fencing (92.7%), establishment of buffer zone management units (BZMUs) (92.7%) and geo-fencing system (92.3%). Also were wireless sensing networks (WSN) (85.3%), translocation of problem elephants (11.7%), and evacuation of people adjoining wildlife area boundaries (22%) as HEC prevention and mitigation measures with long-term impacts. Generally, no single solution was considered effective as different approaches must be integrated to address the problem proactively. Hence, it is recommended that community involvement in decision-making and policy formulation be emphasized to effectively implement proposed mitigation measures
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