Basic reasons why we have this problem are simple: government concen, policy, rules and regulations, enforcement, public knowledge and awareness, knowledge on wildlifes, migration or roaming corridors, planters cooperation,.......Governmen policy, commitment and implementation are impotrtant.

Published: Sunday February 17, 2013 MYT 3:22:00 PM
Updated: Sunday February 17, 2013 MYT 4:03:53 PMBy STEPHANIE LEE

Experts say pygmy elephants died from pesticide poisoning

The 14 pygmy elephants which died mysteriously at the Gunung Rara reserves last month are likely to have died from pesticide poisoning, according to research carried out by the Borneo Conservation Trust (BCT). BCT found chemicals such as cyanide and sulphur at the site where the elephants were found, but is unsure whether the poisoning was deliberate. Cyanide could be traced to certain pesticides that are used to increase the growth of young oil palm trees, while sulphur is normally used by local hunters or Indonesian workers hunting wild boars at the edge of plantations adjacent to the forest.

If we understand and respect the nature we will have good laws and regulations, firm enforcement and continuously educate public, planters and workers. Make wildlife conservation as part of their activities not poisoning them through excessive use of pesticides and reducing their habitat or blocking their migtation path or roaming areas.