They are all low-cost methods to deter elephant crop-raiding in India!
Hello, Friends,
Please find below two short films sent to us by Dr. Prachi Mehta of the Wildlife Research and Conservation Society (WRCS) in India. They were made during WRCS' Community-based Conflict Mitigation (CBCM) Model project.
About the Films
These films tell the the story of two powerful species, Elephants and Humans, in the picturesque landscape of Uttar Kannada (North Kanara) district of India.
They showcase efforts to empower and train farmers to protect their agricultural crops from hungry wild elephants using simple, low-cost measures, including forest alarms, repulsive smelling concoctions, the sound of bees, and strategically placed watch towers.
Implementing a community-based model involving farmers requires trust-building and constant hand-holding and is being done with long-term collaboration and support from Asian Elephant Conservation Fund (AECF), USFWS. This project is being implemented in close association with Karnataka Forest Department.
Dr. Prachi Mehta is happy to address any suggestions or questions you may have.
Watch now!
"Living with Elephants -The Uttar Kannada Story" (2023): 12 minutes
2. Living with Elephants (2020) on Nat Geo WILD: 6 minutes
