(Posted 22nd June 2026)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| Roelof Bezuidenhout, Farmer’s Weekly (South Africa), June 20, 2026 |
| The debate about the impact of elephants on the rapid decline of big trees in Africa, specifically in the Greater Kruger National Park (GKNP) is closely followed by managers, serious ecotourists, conservationists, scientists and, of course, animal welfare bodies. African elephants (Loxodonta Africana) are natural engineers influencing ecosystem structure and function, which can completely alter the vegetation. Of concern is that the decline in trees could negatively affect biodiversity, specifically species that are highly dependent on large trees, and ultimately ecosystem function. |
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