Tiger Protection Enclosures: A Win for Tigers and Farmers!

These enclosures protect livestock from wild tigers. By keeping livestock safe inside the enclosures, farmers no longer have to worry about tigers attacking their cattle. It also means no more risky and harmful actions to protect their herds. Farmers can go about their work with peace of mind, and tigers can roam freely in their jungle homes where they belong! 

In the past few months, our team has been busy building three new enclosures, preparing one farmer’s land for a new TPE, and helping maintain another. We’ve seen first-hand just how life-changing these enclosures can be for the farmers.

One of the farmers we spoke with recently shared his experience after getting a TPE installed. It’s been a total game-changer for him, as he no longer has to worry about their safety. 

The biggest change for him has been “my heart and mind are no longer worried and I can move normally and do other work. 

I can do other activities [like gardening] without having to worry about the safety of my livestock” 

This young farmer is excited about the future, too. He believes the enclosure will bring huge benefits to his business. 

“I felt that my livestock business would continue without any challenges and that I would receive great economic benefits” he says. 

“My livestock business will generate good returns in the future”

And that’s exactly what we want to see: a perfect win-win! These enclosures not only protect farms and eliminate human-tiger conflict, but they also help farmers grow their businesses in a safe and sustainable way.

Plus, patrol teams in the area also protect other wildlife from poaching (like wild pigs and deer), so tigers have enough prey to hunt in the forest. This helps deter tigers from venturing onto farmland, adding an extra layer of safety for livestock. 

We are so excited to see the amazing impact these TPEs are having. And we couldn’t have done it without your support! Thank you for being an incredible champion for tigers, forest communities, and the beautiful forests they call home.

Program:Community Education and Conservation
Location: Leuser Ecosystem, Sumatra, Indonesia
Run by: Sumatera Hijau Lestari (SHL)