assessment of the effectiveness of chilling method in mitigating

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Assessment of the Effectiveness of Chilling
Method in Mitigating Human-Elephant Conflicts
in Western Serengeti, Tanzania
Mdee Norah .V1
, Zella Adili .Y2
1
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, Mahale/Gombe Research Centre, P.O. Box 1053, Kigoma, Tanzania
Tel. +255-28-2802072/ +255-784-687137/+255-758-506207
2
Department of Economic Studies, The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy (MNMA)-Zanzibar, P.O Box 307 Zanzibar,
Tanzania
Tel: +255 24 2250315; +255 787 260448
Abstract— This paper reveals the less known effectiveness
of Chilling method in mitigating human elephant conflicts
carried out in Western Serengeti, Tanzania. Two villages
were involved namely Nyamburi and Bonchugu. Data were
collected by using household questionnaire, focus group
discussion and archive information. Data were analyzed by
use of SPSS (Version 18) software.Field results indicates
that; Chilling method is effective (83%)in mitigating human
elephant conflicts. However, statistics for crop damaged by
elephants before and after introduction of the method shows
that the crops damage decreased by 25%. The most
observable strengths of the method were; it control HEC
without harm people and elephants, it is easy to apply
(55%), it does not consume time and use appropriate
technology. Despite the effectiveness of the method, major
weaknesses observed to face the method were; insufficient
used oil and pepper (61%), elephants observed to be a
clever animal as sometimes they inter into the farms
backwards and also during rain seasons, chill method
observed to be ineffective as it can be washed/removed
easily. However, the respondents recommended that; the
challenges can be solved by local community to cultivate
pepper and other stakeholders such as district, different
NGO and companies to support farmers the provision of
used oil, chill should be applied regularly once washed out
by rain and for the effectiveness of the method community
should be more trained on how to use the method.
Keywords— Human-elephant conflict (HEC), Chilling
method, Crop raids.
I. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background information
Protected areas (PAs) are important in the conservation of
biodiversity, economic value of resources and their
potential to contribute to sustainable development (URT,
2005). Despite this development, local people living
adjacent to the PAs live in abject poverty and human
wildlife conflict (Kaswamilaet al, 2007). Human elephant
conflict (HEC) is a growing global problem which is
common to all areas where elephants and human population
coexist as well as share resources (Distefano, 2005). HEC
occurs wherever people and elephants coincide, and poses a
serious challenge to wildlife managers, local communities
and elephants alike.
Human elephant conflicts are one of the major threats to
conservation in Africa (Holmern& Anne, 2004). HEC
occurs throughout the elephant range, and has been reported
in most of the 37 elephant range states of the African
continent in both savanna and forest situations (Parker et
al., 2007). Hence, knowledge about human-elephant
conflict in and around protected areas is crucial in wildlife
management (Holmern& Anne, 2004; Kideghesho, 2006).
In several parts of East Africa Conflict between elephant
and local communities are wide spread and are major
concern for both elephant conservation and rural
development (Distefano, 2005).HEC in East Africa is
increasingly becoming significant as human populations
and agricultureexpand into elephant habitat (ibid).
Elephants continue to threaten farmers’ income and food
security despite considerable research and resources that has
been devoted to resolving this problem (Woodroffe et al.,
2005). In Tanzania encroachment of protected areas by
local communities has resulted into tremendous human
wildlife conflict (Severre, 2000).
To mitigate HEC, farmers use both lethal and non-lethal
measures such as fencing, scares, chilling, barriers,
translocation and use of guard animals (Breitenmoseret al.,
2005). In order to be conservation-effective, non lethal
methods must be acceptable (in accordance with local
traditions) and applicable on a large scale(cheap and easy to
use) (Woodroffe et al., 2005). Furthermore, the
implementation and application of non-lethal techniques
must be considered in the context of the conservation goals
and all other management action (ibid)1.2
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Conflict between humans and African elephants occur
wherever they coexist, especially in the interface between
the elephants’ range and agricultural land. Most HEC
incidents involve crop-raiding animals that consume or
destroy food crops and injure or kill those people trying to
protect their fields (Distefano, 2005).

The Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania embodies a variety of
human elephant conflicts as evidenced both within and
around the protected areas of the ecosystem (Homewood et
al., 2001).). The root cause of human-elephant conflict is
the exploding human population growth and resultant
pressure on elephant habitat (Parker et al, 2007).According
to Kaswamila (2009), HEC is more alarming in Serengeti
district. Crop destruction by elephant impacted on both
household food security and cash income. The annual crop
loss is estimated to amounts to 390 tones from annual
crop yields of 129,670 tones of various crops .
In trying to address the problem, the Tanzania Wildlife
Research Institute in collaboration with Serengeti District
Council intervened by introducing the use of chilli (pepper)
in mitigating destruction of crops by elephants. However
since its introduction in 2007, no study has been carried out
to assess its effectiveness. This study is an attempt to that
end.
1.3 Research Objectives
1.3.1 General Objective
The main objective of this study was to assess the
effectiveness of chilling method in mitigating HEC in
Western Serengeti.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
Specifically this study intended to:
(i) Assess effectiveness of chilling method
(ii) Identify strengths and weakness of the method
(iii) Suggest measures for improvement
1.4 Conceptual Framework
For effective control of Human Elephant Conflict, good
application of chilling method will be very much needed. In
order for the method to be applicable, there must be a
positive community attitude towards control of elephants
and community should be well trained on chill application.
Furthermore, the control will be effective if the elephants
will not be habituated and there is conducive environment
for chill application such as absence of rain as chill is
affected by rain.
Fig.1: Conceptual Frame work
1.5 The Study area
1.5.1. Location
Nyamburi and Bonchugu are among villages in Serengeti
District. (See figure 1). Nyamburi villagelies between 34°
40" E and 1° 47" S while Bonchugu village lies between
34o
45” E and 1o
50” S with an average altitude of 1480 m
(SDC, 2011). Nyamburi has a total population of 3865
people and 787 households while Bonchugu has total
population of 6114 and 579 households.

Fig.2: Map of the study area
1.5.2 Climate and topography
The study villages are part of the high interior plateau of
East Africa. It slopes to its highest part (1850 m) on the
eastern plains near the Gol Mountains towards Speke Gulf
(920m) along Lake Victoria. The temperature shows a
relatively constant mean monthly maximum of 270
-28 0
C.
The minimum temperature varies from 16 0
C in the hot
month of October-March to 130
C during May-August
(SDC, 2011). Rain typically falls in a bimodal pattern with
the long rains during March-May and the short rains during
November-December. Rainfall varies from 1200 mm in the
north to 600 mm on the south-eastern plains and the Rift
Valley (ibid).
1.5.3 Economic activities
About three quarters of the population in the study villages
are mainly small-scale farmers who, to a varying degree
complement with livestock keeping (Holmern, et al., 2004).
Livestock (cattle, sheep and goats) which is kept by 61% of
the population is seen both as a source of income and a

source of meat for consumption and some 73% earn income
from the sale of animals or meat (ibid). Wildlife-induced
damage to crops and domestic animals is a major problem
in the area (SDC, 2011).
II. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 The Study Area Selection
The study was conducted in Bonchugu and Nyamburi
villages adjacent to Western Serengeti. These villages were
selected because the problem of HEC is more alarming due
to human elephant interaction and proximity to Serengeti
National Park.
2.2 Sample size and Sampling technique
A totalof 82 respondents were picked. Sample size
composition included (68) households respondents, (2)
Village chairperson, (2) VEO,(1) DGO, (1) DALDO,
(2)SENAPA Ecologist, (2) Elders,(2) Youth and (2)
women.In determining the sample size two factors were
considered: required level of precision in the results and the
available budget.
According to Hennet al., 2006, it is worth mentioning that,
it is the absolute size of the sample, which is important in
determining the sample size, not its size relative to the
population. Sixty eighty households from each Village were
sampled from the Village register list using a simple
random sampling method. Where a candidate happened to
come from the same household, one was dropped. The age
from 18 and above was picked from each household
using a table of numbers following the procedures described
in Bouma (2000). Simple randomly sampling is considered
to be simpler and more cost effective system (Henn et al.,
2006). Key informants and group discussion members were
selected purposively to meet the objectives of the study.
2.3 Data collection methods
2.3.1 Questionnaire survey
Face-to-face semi-structured questionnaires were
administered to the sampled households. Semi-structured
questionnaire survey was preferred to structured because it
normally yields better quality data than the latter.
According to Gillham (2005), Semi-structured
questionnaire allows the interviewer greater flexibility at
the expense of possibly incurring greater bias as the same
questions may be asked in the same order but
supplementary questions (probes) may be allowed to clarify
the responses. The household questionnaire contained
aspects such as: socio-economic characteristics, crop
destruction, and assessment of chilling method, strengths
and weaknesses of the method and suggestions for
improvement.
2.3.1.1 Questionnairepre-testing
Questionnaire pre-testing aimed to test questionnaire
wording, sequencing and layout; to train fieldworkers; and
to estimate response rates and time. Pre-testing also
assessed whether the questions are clear, specific,
answerable, interconnected and substantially relevant. The
exercise helped to fine-tune the questionnaire. Some
ambiguous questions were removed and others were re-
phrased. After revision, the questionnaires were duplicated
ready for use in the social survey.
2.3.1.2 Questionnaire administration
Face to face household semi-structured questionnaire
surveys were administered by the researcher and research
assistants to interview sample local residents in
Villages.Research team visited the selected household
sample at their residential areas. The questionnaire
consisted both open and closed end questions. The open-
ended questions were intended to give respondents an
opportunity to express their views more freely and to
increase the level of interaction between the two subjects.
2.3.2 Focus group discussion
Focus group discussion (FGD), help researcher tap many
different forms of communication that people use in day to
day interactions, including jokes, anecdotes, teasing and
arguments (Morgan,1998). FGD needs to comprise 5 to
10 people so as to have effective and participatory group
discussion (Krueger et al.,2004). In this study FGD
comprised 6 people. A checklist was used to obtain
information’s from villages elders, women and youths
(group members). During discussion the researcher acted as
a facilitator to make sure that every one participates
effectively.
2.3.3 Archive information
Documented information in Village, ward and District
offices related to average crops destroyed by elephants,
Introduction of chilling method to the district, location and
population of the study villages. Similar information was
also obtained from Village experts (agriculture and wildlife
officials). This information supplemented data collected
from interviewed households.
2.3.4 Direct field Observation
Field observation was made for the purpose of observing
farms located adjacent to protectedareas to compare the
incidence of destruction as compared to distant villages.
Also field observation was made to observe the way
chilling method was applied by the farmer. Using physical
visit as a tool for data collection ,the observer goes to the
field and makes the study of the phenomena and once
observes things in a scientific manner, he or she
thoughtfully studies the fact (Rwegoshora,2006).
2.4 Data analyses
Data collection using questionnaire survey, group
discussion and archive information were mainly qualitative
in nature. As pointed out by several social science
researchers, qualitative data analysis has no one right way
to proceed with analysis (Hesse-Biber&Leavy, 2004) and
this necessitated use of coding and memoing for narrative
information and/or secondary data. Coding is the reading

the text line by line and carefully coding each line, sentence
and paragraphs thereby describing themes/ideas (Punch,
2000). Memoing (memo writing) on the other hand is the
theorising write up of the ideas about codes, which assist
researchers to illuminate ideas and relationships in the data
(ibid.).
Before the detailed data analysis, questionnaires were
thoroughly examined, variables coded and then imported
into SPSS version 18 software package. This examination
process will be done to all questionnaires used in the
survey. The data analysis then followed the two main stages
of reduction and display (Coffey & Atkinson, 1996). Data
reduction involved editing and summarizing of data through
coding. With data already entered into SPPS and secondary
data from government offices and group discussion, data
analysis to answer research questions were carried.
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Social economic characteristics of respondents
The socio-economic characteristics of the study area are
presented in Table 1 below. Overall, in the two villages
combined, the majority of the respondents were males
(60%; N=68). As for age most of the respondents (68%)
were between 18 and 54 years. This shows that the majority
of the populations at study villages are still economically
productive. Regarding social economic activities of the
study villages, about 78% of the population depends on
crop-based agriculture.
Table.1: Social economic characteristics of respondents
Village N
=68
Sex (%) Age (%) Education (%) Socio-
economic
activities
(%)
Household size%
M F 18 -
34
35 -
54
>54 NF P S
&A
A L 1-5p 6-10p >10p
Nyamburi 34 61 39 30 36 34 41 55 4 76 24 10 53 25
Bonchugu 34 58 42 32 38 30 38 57 5 80 20 12 50 50
Average 34 50 40.5 31 37 32 40 56 4.5 78 22 11 51.5 37.5
Keys: N =sample size M=Male F=female >=Above NF=Non Formal P=Primary S & A =Secondary and AboveA=
AgricultureL=Livestock p=person
The literacy level in these two villages is low as only
(4.5%) have attained secondary education. This implies
that, the illiteracy level in terms of formal education is high.
Education is a necessary condition for social economic and
technological development in any society(Author, pers.
Obs.).With education one can easily learn new
technological advancement, adapt to change environmental
conditions and learn new skills.
Regarding household size, findings reveals that, the average
size of household is 8 people. The higher number of family
size could probably be due to polygamy culture of the
people in the area. InMara region,particularly Serengeti and
Tarime districts the culture of marrying many wives is
rampant (Author, pers. Obs.).Having many wives increases
the probability of having many children when compared to
monogamy families and hence increased poverty level. This
is in agreement by Kaswamila (2007) where he observed
that income in the study area ranged between TZS784,000
and 930,000.
3.2 Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) status
Local communities were asked to assess the current status
of HWCs in their areas. Answers were limited to Yes or No.
In both villages the findings reveals that, HWC is a problem
(Figure 3). In Nyamburi all respondents perceived HWC a
problem whereas in Bonchugu the proportion was 97%. The
most destructive game being elephants (Lexodanta
Africana), other problem animals includedwild pigs
(Potamochoerusporcus), porcupine
(Potamochoerusporcus), vervet monkeys (Cercopithecus
aethiops), wildebeest (Connochaetestaurinus), warthog
(Phacochoerusaethiopicus) and gazelle (Gazella grant).
The most affected crops were maize, sorghum and finger
millet which are basically the main staple food in the study
area. The reasons for favouring these crops could not be
established. However, probably thereasons couldbe the
nature of the crops and elephants prefer succulent
crops.Results from Focus Group Discussion (FGDs)
revealed that,crop damage by elephants not only affect
farmer’s ability to feed his or her family, but also reduces
cash income and has repercussions for health, nutrition,
education and ultimately, development. As farmers depends
on crops for selling to obtain cash for school fees

Fig.1: Local community perception on HWC status
3.3 Assessment of effectiveness of chilling
The effectiveness of the method was assessed through local
people perception and through the status of crop destruction
by elephants before the introduction of chill and after the
use of the method.
3.3.1 Local Communities perception
Local communities were asked to assess if the method is
effective or not. Results indicate that more than 80% were
of the opinion that chilling method was effective in
mitigating HEC (Table 2).
Table.2: Households perception on effectiveness of chilling
method
Village Sample
size
(N)=68
Perceptions %
Chilling is
effective
Chilling is not
effective
Nyamb
uri
34 77 23
Bonchu
gu
34 90 10
Average 34 83.5 16.5
They argued that, the incidence of destruction by elephants
has gone down. For example one respondent had this to say:
“We thank the government and Tanzania Wildlife Research
Institute (TAWIRI) for introducing this method of deterring
elephants, we were not happy with the situation.” Jones &
Elliott (2006), in their study in Namibia found that; chilling
method is effective because it worked as olfactory deterrent
for elephant.
Focus group discussant’s view on the effectiveness of the
method was that,the method is effective because it has
improved food security through reducing crop raids.
Interview with District Game Officer (DGO) on the matter
revealed that chilling has been instrumental in mitigating
HEC.When asked to give reasons for,he argued that;
elephants have a highly sensitive olfactory system and
chilies therefore cause them pain. Thisargument is
supported by Hoare (2001), who argues that chillsare
effective in deterring elephants due to its irritant properties.
3.4 Status of destruction by elephants before and after
introducing chilling method
The status of destruction of crops (crop raids) by elephants
before and after the introduction of chill was assessed. Data
were obtained from District Game Officer (DGO).
3.4.1 Status before introduction of chilling method in
Nyamburi village
In Nyamburi village, crop destruction over years (2003-
2006) fluctuated (Figire 4). The average destruction was
about 367ha/annum. This seems to be extremely high.
Taking into the account, the total arable land of the area
which is 2450ha; thedestruction is about15% of the total
arable land.Assuming the destruction was for maize which
is the most preferred crop by elephants and which is also a
staple food in the area. This situation has two implications;
that is, in food security and cash income. In the study area
the crop is of multipurpose nature. That means is used as
cash crop as well as food crop. For example assessing
maize yield/ha in the area which is 5bags/ha;this implies
that the loss of 367 ha/annum is equivalent to 182 tones of
maize/annum which could feed a large number of
families.According to Kaswamila (2007) one family
consume 0.72tone/year therefore the loss of 182 tones
means food shortagefor 2000people.
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Yes No
100
0
97
3
Percentages(%)
Local people perceptions
Nyamburi
Bonchugu

Fig.2: Extent of elephant destruction at Nyamburi village before introduction of Chilling method (2003 - 2006)
3.4.2 Status after introduction of chilling method in
Nyamburi village
The situation of elephant’s crop destruction status at
Nyamburivillage after the introduction of chill was also
assessed (Figure 5).Results indicate that the trend of crop
destruction in general decreased. This could be argued
that,among other things, probably the method has been
instrumental in deterring elephants. On average only 231ha
was destroyed between 2007and 2010 which was 25%
lower compared to the situation before chill introduction.
Therefore the method is effective in mitigating HEC.
Fig.3: Extent of elephant destruction at Nyamburi village after introduction of Chilling method (2007 – 2010)
3.4.3 Status before introduction of chilling method in
Bonchugu village
In Bonchugu results show that, crop destruction over years
(2003-2006) also fluctuated (Figure 6). However, by all
standards the average destruction of 401ha/annum.This was
relatively higher compared to Nyamburi. Taking into the
account, the total arable land of the area which is 1273.8
Ha; destruction was about 32% of the total arable land.
2003
2004
2005
2006
380.8
356.3
400.5
330.2
Total area destroyed (ha) Years
2007
2008
2009
2010
290.3
245.4
203.2
186.3

Fig.4: Extent of elephant destruction at Bonchugu village before introduction of Chilling method (2003 - 2006)
3.4.4 Status after introduction of chilling method in
Bonchugu village
The situation of elephant’s crop destruction status
atBonchuguvillage after the introduction of chill was also
assessed (Figure 7).Results indicates that the trend of crop
destruction was decreasing at a decreasing rate. The decline
trend could probably due to the effective of the method. On
average only 291ha was destroyed between 2007and 2010
which was 25 % lower compared to the situation before
chill introduction. This could be argued that, among other
things, the method is instrumental in deterring elephants.
Fig.5: Extent of elephant destruction at Bonchugu village after introduction of Chilling method (2007 - 2010)
A study made by Jackson et al. (2008 ) shows that, chill
method definitely works as crop raids from elephants
every year in Zambia witnessed to decrease after farmers
received training from Zambian trainers on how to use
chili pepper to stop elephants raiding farmers field.
According to Parker and Osborn (2006), it is estimated that
in 2001, farms close to the eastern wing of Kakum National
park (Ghana) where elephant activities were highest,
recorded between 0.5bags of maize/ha during the main
season depending on the number of wildlife damage the
farm had. In 2003, such farms recorded up to 7 bags/ha
after chilling crop raiding deterrents were put in place to
scare off elephant.
3.5 Strengths of chilling method
Perception of local communities on the strengths of chilling
was sought through questionnaire survey and group
discussions (Table 3). Questionnaire results show several
strengths. In order of importance the strengths viewed by
households in both villages were easiness to use in
field.Other strengths were cost effective of the method and
itis user friendly.During FGDs the most observed strengths
were for the chill to be harmless to both human and
elephants and that it is simple to use.. InZambia Jackson et
al. (2008), found that, when the crops supply with chillies,
as an olfactory deterrent for elephants, it was
sufficient,without harm both human and elephant.
2003
2004
2005
2006
404.4
430.8
390.9
378.5
2007
2008
2009
2010
354.6
333.4
268.4
205.7

Table.3: Strengths of chilling method
Villages N=68 Views
Households % FGD
Nyamburi 34 Easiness in use 58.6 Control HEC without harming people
and elephantCost effective 22.3
User friendly 19.1
Bonchugu 34 Easiness in use 51.2 Its use is simple and use appropriate
technologyUser friendly 31.4
It use simple
technology
17.4
3.6 Weaknesses of Chilling method
Research findings from households revealed several
weaknesses (Figure 8). The most notable one was the
tendency of elephant to inter in the farm backwards after
recognition that, chill deter them by generating unpleasant
smell. Other weakness observed by households was the
effect of heavy rainfall. They revealed that, insufficient
used oil and chill. During FGDs they revealed that during
rain seasons the pepper can be removed easily hence the
method becomesineffective. Results from FGD do not differ
with that of households. Theyargued that, elephantsare
clever animals, they soon learn that, they pose no real threat
and then ignore them, with time they entering in the
farms/field backwards.Muruthi, (2005), argument on
weaknesses of chilling method were similar with FGDs.He
pointed out that, chilling method like other modern method
face the same problem of elephants to overcome their fear
by becoming habituated and less effective overtime.DGO
argued that, the availability of pepper and used oil does not
match with the high demands. In northern Mozambique for
instance, in a region where chili-pepper has been tried,
villagers very rapidly lost confidence in the method, due to
difficult in maintaining the deterrent (FAO, 2005).
Fig.6: Weaknesses of Chilling method
3.7 Suggested measures for Improving Chilling Method.
Suggestions for local communities on the improvement of the method weresought through Questionnaire survey, group
discussions and government officials (Table 4).
53.6
65.7
44.4
34.3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Pepper are washed/removed
out during rain season
Elephant enter to the
farm/field backwards
Percentages(%)
Weakness of Chilling method
Nyamburi
Bonchugu

Table.4: Suggestions for improving chilling method
Villages
Suggestions
Households FGDs Officials
Nyamburi
Chill pepper cultivation by
community and
provision of used oil
Provision of used oil from
different organizations and
more training of community
on chill application
Chilli pepper cultivation
by community and
provisions of used oil
from surrounding
companies and institutions
Bonchugu
Chill pepper cultivation and
provision of used oil
Regular application of chill
once washed out by rain
and Provision of used oil
from different organization
Positive community
attitude towards the
control of the elephant
The most suggested measures byhousehold’s respondents
and FGDs were about the farmer to cultivate chill pepper
and availability of used oil from surrounded companies and
different institution. However the study made by
Kiokoetal.,(2006), show that cultivation of chill will depend
on farmer investment, climate and soil suitability, as well as
the ability to market such crops. The benefits of having
elephants living close to communities must exceed the cost
of daily or constant exposure to people and their arable land
(ibid ).
It was also suggested that, chill should be applied
regularlyonce washed out by rain and for the effectiveness
of the method community should be well trained on how to
use the method.
DGO suggested that,farmers should cultivate peppers, and
he has already involved Districts authorities andBarick
Company Limited as the supplier of used oil to the farmer
to improve the method. He also suggested that for the
method to be more effective, community should have
positive attitude towards the use of the method. FAO,
(2005), suggestions on improvement of chilling method
does not differ with that of households’ perceptions and
DGO. They suggested that, government or NGO support is
required to maintain the deterrents over most of the more
remote areas where human-elephant conflict occurs.
IV. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Conclusion
The results of the study revealed that; chilling method is
effective in mitigating HEC.The most observable strengths
of the method was that; it can deter elephants without
harming people and elephants, it is easy to apply, it does not
consume time and use appropriate technology.Despite the
effectiveness of the method, major challenges which
observed to face the method were; insufficient used oil and
pepper, elephants observed to be a clever animal as
sometimes they inter into the farms/field backwards and
alsoduring rain seasons,chill method observed to be
ineffective as it can be washed/removed easily.However,
the respondents recommended that; the challenges can be
solved by local community to cultivate pepper and other
stakeholders such as district, different NGO and companies
to support farmers the provision of used oil,chill should be
applied regularly once washed out by rain and for the
effectiveness of the method community should be more
trained on how to use the method.
4.2 Recommendations
 Community should cultivate more peppers to simplify
the exercise of chilling method.
 Government officialssuch as VEO or WEO should
have to report immediately to game officers once
elephants destruct crops.
 Districts Authorities should have to collaborate with
other companies outside the district such as Barick
Company Limited to support the provision of used oil
to the farmer.
 Capacity building of local wildlife managers to deal
with HEC
 The government should have to develop substantial
benefits for local communities living adjacent to the
protected areas to increase local tolerance of HEC.
 Frequency application of the method should be
intensified particularly during rain season.
 Capacity building on how to use the method
particularly on the ratio required.
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