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Human-Elephant Conflict Study in area inside and around Kaeng Krung National Park, Surat Thani province (Consultant)

: WWF Thailand

: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร

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: 17 December 2024

27 December 2024

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Human-Elephant Conflict Study in area inside and around Kaeng Krung National Park, Surat Thani province

 

Supervised by:                    WWF-Thailand Agri-forestry Project Manager

Work location:                     Surat Thani Province           

Duration:                             1 Jan 2025 – 30 Jun 2025 (6 Months)

 

1.Background of services assignment/ project

In the Klong Saeng Khao Sok Forest Complex (KKFC) - located in the southern part of DTL in Thailand, the degradation of ecosystem services is driven by commercial agriculture and logging practices. The reported ecosystem services degradations include soil degradation, soil erosion, water scarcity, flash flooding, erratic rainfall, and incidences of human and wildlife conflicts, affecting land productivity and sustainability. Human-elephant conflict (HEC) is a significant issue in Tha Chana District, a part of KKFC, Surat Thani Province, where interactions between elephants and local communities often result in property damage and sometimes human casualties. Understanding past government, private, and community approaches to addressing human-elephant conflict and the factors that influence elephant behaviour and movement patterns is essential to developing effective mitigation strategies.

The project is now looking for professional services from experts who will assist the project in gathering qualitative and quantitative information in:

• Situation and Impacts of Problems Between HEC
• Guidelines for Managing HEC
• Factors affecting problems between HEC

 

2. Objective of the Services

2.1) To study the situation and Impacts of Problems Between Human-Elephant Conflict at Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province

• Collect information on the current situation and impacts of human-elephant conflicts through field surveys and interviews with local communities, including relevant government agencies.

2.2) To study the guidelines for Managing Human-Elephant Conflict at Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province

• Develop a strategic plan to mitigate the impacts of human-elephant conflicts.
• Develop guidelines for local management to coexistence between humans and elephants in communities.
• Organize a study trip for the community to exchange experiences on effective elephant management in well-managed areas. The project will cover all expenses for travel, accommodation, and meals. (If possible)

2.3) To study the factors affecting problems between Human-Elephant Conflict at Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province

• Compare and prioritize factors that affect the management of human-elephant conflicts.
• Analyze data utilizing geographic information systems technology to generate maps displaying each factor type

 

3. Scope of work/ Major responsibility

• Conduct field surveys and interviews with local communities, forest rangers, National Parks Department officials, and other stakeholders to collect information on the current situation and impacts of human-elephant conflict.
• Use geographic information systems (GIS) technology to map and analyze factors influencing problems between people and elephants.
• Use the collected statistical data and problem-solving approaches to propose and recommend appropriate strategies to managing human-elephant problems in the area.

 

4. Outputs/deliverables of performance and time schedule

No	Activity	Expected outputs	Estimate Date
4.1	Primary study and data collection*	A comprehensive report detailing findings and recommendations based on objectives outlined above.	TBD
4.2	GIS data generation, mapping *	Map showing factors affecting the management of human-elephant problems and the prioritization of related factors.	TBD
4.3	Data analysis and conclusion of the study *	Recommendations for mitigating human-elephant conflicts based on study findings.).	TBD
4.4	Presentation of problem-solving approaches*	Presenting problem-solving approaches to stakeholders and providing the exchange visit of experiences among communities for human-elephant conflicts management.	TBD

*Delivered in electronic format to project staff at WWF-Thailand’s office.

 

5. Payment Composition

5.1) The payment of a total professional fee will be processed after completion of the consultancy tasks outlined in Section 5. In contrast, WWF Thailand shall deposit payments to the designated bank account of the service provider.

5.2) The consultant is responsible for covering the transportation and accommodation expenses related to activities outlined in section 4 functions. WWF-Thailand will only cover additional expenditures for organizing the meeting or for transporting community members to observe and share experiences in managing human-elephant conflicts outside the venue.

 

6. Working Relationship

6.1) The service provider shall coordinate with Kanokwan Urairak (kanokwanu@wwf.or.th) and Patiphan Sarachan (patiphans@wwf.or.th) Cc. procurement@wwf.or.th   at WWF Thailand on all matters related to this Job Order/ToR.

6.2) Other than those indicated above, this Job Order/ToR does not create an employer-employee.

 

WWF Support

Interested consultants are invited to submit their CV that provides evidence of qualifications within 27 Dec. 2024

to (kanokwanu@wwf.or.th), (patiphans@wwf.or.th)  and Cc. (procurement@wwf.or.th) 

 The subject line of the email must be marked with

“ Consultant for Human-Elephant Conflict Study in area inside and around Kaeng Krung National Park “

 

Contact : kanokwanu@wwf.or.th , patiphans@wwf.or.th  and Cc. procurement@wwf.or.th

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