| Title | Agroforestry, Elephants, and Tigers: Balancing Conservation Theory and Practice in Human-Dominated Landscapes of Southeast Asia. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Nyhus, P.; Tilson, R. |
| ContactAuthor | asb@cgiar.org; philip.nyhus@fandm.edu |
| Journal | Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment |
| Volume | 104 |
| Start Page | 87 |
| Pagination | 11 |
| Keywords | agroforestry, Conflict, Conservation, Elephants, Sumatra, Tiger |
| Abstract | Large mammal populations theoretically are best conserved in landscapes where large protected areas are surrounded
by buffer zones, connected by corridors, and integrated into a greater ecosystem. Multi-use buffer zones, including those
containing complex agroforestry systems, are promoted as one strategy to provide both economic benefits to people and
conservation benefits to wildlife. We use the island of Sumatra, Indonesia to explore the benefits and limitations of this
strategy. We conclude that conservation benefits are accrued by expanding the habitat available for large mammals but more
attention needs to be focused on how to reduce and respond to human–wildlife conflict that is likely to occur in these multiple
use areas. Agroforestry systems are likely to play an increasingly valuable role in the conservation of large mammalian
species. We believe this value can be increased still further if the agroforestry community decides to assume a leadership
role in addressing the issue of human–wildlife conflict, which is fast becoming a central threat to the survival of many large
endangered species like tigers and elephants. |
| URL | http://www.asb.cgiar.org/pdfwebdocs/AGEE_special_PNyhus_Agroforestry elephantsand tigers.pdf |
