THE rising population of Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) in recent years should have been good news for Lugi Hartanto. However, the head of the West Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) is instead worried that the increase in tiger numbers could lead to more conflicts with humans and escalate the risk of poaching. His concerns are justified, as budget cuts for wildlife patrols and habitat monitoring have been impl