The water sources are man-made sources, created by the farmers to be able to access enough water to maintain their families and their livestock. The source of the water is usually about 300 metres below the surface, and water is pumped up either by motor or wind power. The elephants have never been able to access this water naturally; as such nothing is being taken away from them. The walls are to protect the farmers’ property, and then with further education about living with elephants, this should reduce antagonistic feeling directed towards these gentle giants. In search for water, elephants can cause extensive damage to valuable water sources, often rendering communities in Namibia without water for what can be years.