i was so glad when the ban on hunting them was lifted, the bastard where the main cause of deforestation and loss of crops in some african country.

People didnt want to belive it at first, but it was true.

uh huh, do you have a link? or any proof at all, i dont think elephants hang out in forests much but lets assume they do, sure elephants destroy some forest, but its nothing compared to what is destroyed by man, thats why until man came there was still miles and miles of forest, teaming with elephants, the forest could regrow itself, mans destruction is not natural, there is no way for the forest to respond unless given time...

I just searched for it on google. Do a Ctrl F search for elephants on this page:
http://www.sardc.net/imercsa/Programs/CEP/Pubs/CEPFS/CEPFS05.htm

From the same website...


MAIN CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION



Clearing land for agriculture
Deforestation in southern Africa is mainly caused by farmers who clear large tracts of forest to grow food crops. Agricultural production has undergone tremendous expansion in recent years. Growing food is more profitable than growing trees, so trees are cut to make room for crops.

i would have responded earlier, but work was calling, did you stop reading after my first sentance and scurry off to google to find some link any link to support you, because the link you provided only proved my point which is that yes elephants destroy SOME forest but nothing compared to man