I'm coming to the conclusion that a better long-term solution might be more along the lines of what Pembient[1] is doing: devise methods to produce ivory and re

I'm coming to the conclusion that a better long-term solution might be more along the lines of what Pembient[1] is doing: devise methods to produce ivory and related materials in the lab, ensure that it is indistinguishable from the "organic" stuff, and then flood the market into oblivion. Anti-poaching methods are obviously needed to fill in the gaps while technology catches up, and should be continued or perhaps even escalated. But the most effective weapon against poachers could prove to be the very markets that draw people to poaching in the first place. Remove poaching's feasibility as a lucrative profession, and the profession dies. [1]: http://pembient.com http://pembient.com