Malaysia: Terengganu to Plant Napier Grass as Food for Wild Elephants to Reduce Conflicts

May 24, 2025 | Baharom Bakar
New Straits Times
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The cultivation of Napier grass as an alternative food source for wild elephants is among the initiatives proposed by the Terengganu government to address wildlife conflicts in the state. In addition to planting the grass, the state government is also proposing the installation of an electric fence system, the establishment of volunteer ranger teams and the implementation of lighting systems.