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Predicting spatial aspects of human–elephant conflict [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Applied Ecology, 2003
SummaryHuman–elephant conflict (HEC) in Africa occurs wherever these two species coincide, and poses serious challenges to wildlife managers, local communities and elephants alike. Mitigation requires a detailed understanding of underlying patterns and processes.
Sitati, Noah W.   +3 more
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Patterns and determinants of elephant attacks on humans in Nepal

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, 2021
Attacks on humans by Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is an extreme form of human–elephant conflict. It is a serious issue in southern lowland Nepal where elephant‐related human fatalities are higher than other wildlife.
Ashok Kumar Ram   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Socio-economic status of human-elephant conflict: Its assessment and solutions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The study was made to examine the effect of human-elephant conflict (HEC) on socio-economic vulnerability in corridors of northern Chhattisgarh. Incidents relating to conflicts were observed and analyzed to understand the socio-economic status of the ...
Jhariya, M. K.   +2 more
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The spatial and behavioral ecology of human-elephant conflict

open access: yes, 2022
To view the abstract, please see the full text of the document.
Hahn, Nathan Ravi, author   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Effectiveness of physical barriers in mitigating human–elephant negative interactions in North-East India

open access: yesFrontiers in Conservation Science, 2022
Physical barriers, like solar fences, elephant-proof trenches, stone, or rubble walls, are installed as conflict mitigation interventions in India’s major Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) ranges.
Gitima Das   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Managing human-elephant conflicts: the Kenyan experience

open access: yesPachyderm, 2004
This paper reviews the increasing human/elephant conflict situation in Kenya, which is largely due to the fact that elephant habitats have been 'fragmented and reduced'. The authors note: 'If the two are to co-exist, conflicts must be minimized by decreasing the costs and increasing the benefits that come to the local communities as they interact with ...
Patrick Omondi   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

African Elephant Specialist Group meeting May 27th to June 1st, 1994: working group recommendations [Mombasa, Kenya]

open access: yesPachyderm, 1995
Two main working groups, one focused on human-elephant conflict and the other on trade and illegal hunting, were convened and each divided into sub-groups to discuss specific aspects of the theme.
Elephant African
doaj   +1 more source

MITIGATION EFFORTS AND STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT IN BUKIT BARISAN SELATAN NATIONAL PARK, INDONESIA

open access: yesJurnal Belantara
This study aims to determine the conflict mitigation efforts that have been carried out and analyze strategies for managing human-elephant conflicts in the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park.
Indra Gumay Febryano   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Complexities of Conflict: Climate Change, Elephants and Local Livelihoods in Lupane, Zimbabwe [PDF]

open access: yesE-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
The conflict between humans and wildlife can result in negative impacts on both parties and hinder conservation efforts. By predicting how conflict risks may change with a growing agricultural sector and human population under a changing climate ...
Ndlovu Joram, Douglas Nyathi
doaj   +1 more source

Managing Human Elephant Conflict − Lessons Learned [PDF]

open access: yesProceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference, 2006
Author(s): Niskanen, Leo | Abstract: Conflicts between humans and elephants are escalating in many parts of Africa and displacing elephants from much of their former range. The main causes and effects of these conflicts are outlined and the main management options to address the problem are discussed. For long-term management of human-elephant conflict,
openaire   +3 more sources

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