Architecture for Wildlife: The Possible Solution to Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Indonesia

Abstract

As the human population is increasing, architecture and engineering are at the forefront of human development. However, the increase in the human population posed an issue in which human settlements are developing in the natural environment. Such an issue caused forest areas to become fragmented, which made it difficult for wildlife to move from one forest to another. Eventually, it leads to wildlife entering human settlements and causes human-wildlife conflicts. A long-term strategy to lower the risk of human-wildlife conflict is needed, predominantly to help wildlife move in a fragmented environment. One possible way is by implementing “wildlife corridors,” as this has been proven to show success in foreign countries. By constructing variations of wildlife corridors, it is expected to lessen the environmental pressure on wildlife and reduce human-wildlife conflict. Wildlife corridors could become a potential solution for the future of Indonesia’s sustainable and environmentally friendly development.