Elephant Management in Southern Africa
Abstract
On January 27, 2025, the South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) released the draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy for public comment, outlining objectives for managing and conserving South Africa\u27s elephant population. With over 44,000 elephants in the country—31,000 of which are in Kruger National Park—debates over elephant population control, including culling and alternative management strategies, continue to evolve as experts assess their ecological impact and biodiversity role- text
- National Elephant Heritage Strategy
- South Africa elephant conservation
- Kruger National Park elephants
- Elephant population management
- Elephant culling debate
- Biodiversity and elephants
- Elephant contraception methods
- Kruger Park ecosystem impact
- South African wildlife policy
- Sustainable elephant management
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Last time updated on 05/03/2025
This paper was published in Humane Society Institute for Science and Policy.
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