Army accused of clearing land

13 February 2019
The Phnom Penh Post
Community forest / Forests and forestry / Land / Ministry of National Defense / Protected areas
Samlot Protected Area

Membes of Battambang province’s forest community and relevant authorities on Tuesday claimed that over 100ha of forest land in Samlot Protected Area have been illegally cleared by wealthy citizens and armed forces in order to place it under their ownership. Samlot community representative Yat Neang, 62, told The Post on Tuesday that illegal clearing in the protected area has been happening for years, with people burning the forest in order to extend farmlands. …

 Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/army-accused-clearing-land

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