An assessment in respect of the introduction of elephants into an extensive wildlife system must—
| (a) | consider the potential impact of the elephants on any existing elephants, the biodiversity of the area and structure of the habitat into which the population is to be introduced; |
| (i) | the availability of adequate food plants; |
| (ii) | the availability of adequate shelter; |
| (iii) | the availability of adequate water for drinking and bathing; |
| (iv) | the size of the land available to the population; and |
| (v) | any social or behavioural impacts on the elephants to be introduced; and |
| (c) | be based on the following population parameters— |
| (ii) | the need to introduce one or more adult bulls; |
| (iii) | an indication of the initial density for the elephant population, which may not exceed 50% of the recommended maximum population density, in respect of the habitat into which the population is to be introduced ; |
| (d) | determine if the responsible person can provide for the physical, physiological, social and natural behavioural needs, and the safety and security of the elephant; and |
| (e) | determine if the responsible person will meet and be capable of meeting the long-term financial commitments of owning or managing elephants. |
