

HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT WORKSHOP
Our patrol team has been busy engaging in a number of professional development opportunities recently. Head ranger Jack, is currently attending a human-elephant conflict mitigation workshop in Jambi province, run by the Frankfurt Zoological Society near Bukit Tigapuluh National Park. The week-long workshop demonstrated methods of managing elephants around community gardens and plantations and discussed ways of collaborating with other NGOs engaging in elephant conflict manage


ORANG U CAN FESTIVAL
The Sumatran Ranger Project was invited to attend a conservation festival held in Bukit Lawang recently, called 'Orang U Can'. The three day workshop coordinated by the Bukit Lawang Community Trust, hosted NGOs and community groups from around the area and focused on bringing these groups together to improve collaborative opportunities that benefit the environment. Our team was invited to speak and attend a round-table discussion with other NGOs. The festival engaged with loc