Mitigating human-elephant conflicts by providing safe transportation, Sri Lanka
The corridor elephants use between Wasgamuwa National Park and food and water is also used by villagers from two villages daily. It is not uncommon to see school children, men and women walking with elephants present. Being fearful of elephant attacks, the villagers act aggressively provoking the elephants to respond in kind. The Ele-Friendly Bus provides transportation between the main road and the two villages. The bus is free for school children and maintained by the fares that are charged to adult commuters. The bus provides safe and secure conveyance while allowing the elephants to use the corridor without being harassed, injured or chased from their habitat.
IEF #1021
Project Years: 2015 – 2016
Project Partners:
Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society
