Homes razed in protected Battambang forest

17 November 2015
The Cambodia Daily
Environment and natural resources / Forest policy and administration / Forest protection / Forests and forestry / Protected areas / Protected forest
In Oeun / Okkenden Cambodia

After years of land-grabbing that has eroded a protected forest in Battambang Province, forestry administration officials took a forceful step yesterday to crack down on the problem. In the early hours of the morning, a team from the forestry administration alongside local police entered the 1,332 hectare Prey Trolach forest and razed 41 buildings built illegally within the protected area, local officials said. Among those targeted in the raid were people who villagers say have been clearing land with impunity for years because of their political connections. …

 James Reddick
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