My Opinion on Poaching
In my opinion, poaching is one of the biggest problems our environment biologically. Humans can cause extinction as seen by multiple species of tigers, big cats, birds, and many others. While I, myself, am a registered hunter, I am very opposed to poaching. I only believe hunting is necessary for population control for things like deer and elk. However, being able to hunt for these animals year round is illegal and should remain so. The hunting of elephants, big cats, and many other animals (trophy hunting) is pointless and serves no purpose. This should be considered poaching and should not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The Best Ways to Stop Poaching:
Improved security
More work is needed to improve security, particularly at borders between countries and at key locations in the ivory trade chain. To be effective, this needs to take a multi-country and multi-organization approach to ensure security all along the common ivory routes (most ivory leaves via East African seaports). Namibia are utilizing their armed forces to sure up their borders. More support and training are needed in addition to improved law enforcement to enhance anti-poaching tracking and intelligence operations.
Destroying ivory stocks
Following Kenya's example back in the 80s, China recently destroyed its ivory stocks for the first time, sending a message to to the world that trade in ivory will not be tolerated. But there is little evidence of whether this is anything more than a gesture or if it actually has any impact on poaching.
Education
Education and public awareness both in Africa and in Asia, where the demand for ivory originates, is essential but this may be too slow a process to save the world's elephants and rhinos.
Technology
At a rhino reserve in Kenya, innovative drone technology is being tested to help rangers in the fight against poaching. These drones, which also operate after dark using night vision and thermal imaging, can be operated via laptop and act as an extra pair of eyes, helping to locate poachers within the reserve. More research is needed but initial trials have been positive.
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Improved security
More work is needed to improve security, particularly at borders between countries and at key locations in the ivory trade chain. To be effective, this needs to take a multi-country and multi-organization approach to ensure security all along the common ivory routes (most ivory leaves via East African seaports). Namibia are utilizing their armed forces to sure up their borders. More support and training are needed in addition to improved law enforcement to enhance anti-poaching tracking and intelligence operations.
Destroying ivory stocks
Following Kenya's example back in the 80s, China recently destroyed its ivory stocks for the first time, sending a message to to the world that trade in ivory will not be tolerated. But there is little evidence of whether this is anything more than a gesture or if it actually has any impact on poaching.
Education
Education and public awareness both in Africa and in Asia, where the demand for ivory originates, is essential but this may be too slow a process to save the world's elephants and rhinos.
Technology
At a rhino reserve in Kenya, innovative drone technology is being tested to help rangers in the fight against poaching. These drones, which also operate after dark using night vision and thermal imaging, can be operated via laptop and act as an extra pair of eyes, helping to locate poachers within the reserve. More research is needed but initial trials have been positive.
To see more ways from this website click here.