Elephant Pepper Development Trust
The Elephant Pepper Development Trust is a non-profit educational organization aimed at resolving human-wildlife conflict in rural areas of Africa. Established in Zimbabwe in November 1997, the organization utilizes research, education, and dissemination of community-based problem animal control methods that are safe, low-cost, and effective.Premise
The basic concept behind the EPDT is that by teaching African farmers to grow chili peppers as a barrier crop. It provides them with a defense against elephants foraging on their crops, preventing conflict with the elephants. The program is also intended to make additional revenue through the sale of the peppers and hot sauces produced from them.
