Indonesia uses low-voltage electric fences to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts
The fences deliver a low-voltage electric current of 10 to 20 volts, which is designed to deter animals without causing fatalities, effectively preventing them from approaching the wires.
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian authorities are using low-voltage electric fences in the westernmost province of Aceh to prevent conflicts between human and wildlife.
Ujang Wisnu Barata, head of the Aceh Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), reported that 82 kilometres of non-lethal electric fencing has been installed in various areas across the province where conflicts between wildlife, particularly elephants, and local communities have occurred.
The electric fences have been set up in several districts, including Pidi💝e, Bener Meriah, Aceh Jaya, East Aceh, Central Aceh, Bireuen, and West Aceh.
He said that the fences deliver a low-voltage electric current of 10 to 20 volts, which is designed to deter animals without causing fatalities, effectively preventing them from approaching the wires.
He informed that the fencing has been installed not only by the BKSDA but also through partnerships and community self-help initiatives, with third-party installations coordinated with the agency.
The official noted this is unlike high-voltage electric wi𒀰res, which can kill animals, as tragically occurred with an elephant in Aceh Jaya Regency some time ago. Therefore, the agency urges the public not to use high-voltage wires to deter wildlife./.
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