Extension of solar powered electric elephant fence to reduce human- elephant conflict in Thuma Forest Reserve and Dedza Salina Escarpment, Malawi

Thuma Forest Reserve and Dedza-Salima Escarpment are the only Forest Reserves left in Malawi that are still home to a large range of mammals including a small but important population of some of the last remaining escarpment elephants in Africa. For communities in this area, crop-raiding creates a significant challenge.This project is extending the already effective solar powered fence along the boundary of the Thuma Forest Reserve and Dedza-Salima Escarpment and the human- populated communities.

IEF #AF1020

Project Years: 2018

Project Partners:
Wildlife Action Group