KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 -- The Terengganu government is proposing to plant Napier grass in logged areas to prevent wild elephant encroachments, as the state ramps up efforts to protect both wildlife and residents.

The move comes as Terengganu is identified as one of five states facing serious disruptions from wild elephant encroachment, Harian Metro reported today.

"All logging areas, especially locations that are elephant pathways, will be planted with Napier grass after felling activities are completed," Terengganu Tourism, Culture, Environment and Climate Change Committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris was quoted as saying.

He said the initiative will target logging zones, especially those along traditional elephant routes.

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