Loggers threaten Cambodian forest and wildlife preserve

A protected forest and wildlife sanctuary in northern Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province has come under threat of illegal logging, with migrants to the area and soldiers clearing land and cutting down trees, sources say.

Local residents and activists are urging Cambodia’s government to help protect the 100,000 hectare (247,105 acre) Prey Preah Roka Protected Forest, community representative Pech Pon told RFA’s Khmer Service on Tuesday. …

Hang Savyouth
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