Rerouting Framework for Sustainable Management in Elephant Conservation

Abstract

Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) has been identified as one of the major threats to wild elephants throughouttheirrange in thirteen countries,including Malaysia. With development encroaching onthe elephant’s natural territories, the number of HEC cases has increased. The aim of this study is to focus on developing a framework for elephant rerouting and causewaysusing geomatics technology and 3D geo-visualizationas a strategy to conserve elephantsin a sustainable wayfor Taman Negara Rompin.The framework wasused to propose alternative pathwaysbased on rational model. As a result of the framework, four main elementsstrongly highlighted in the rerouting framework are elephant diet’s sources, tracking trails, fencing and deterrents,and the corridor monitoring. These elements are important for rerouting and causeway of the elephant. With the integration of geographical information system,the knowledgeneeded toprotect elephants from HECcan be enhanced.