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New sanctuary for critically endangered Siamese crocodiles established in Cardamoms
The Ministry of Environment has designated Boeung Veal Veng, a 315.11-hectare wetland in the Cardamom Mountains National Park, as a protected sanctuary and genetic resource conservation area for the critically endangered Siamese crocodile. ...
Regional ‘flyway’ workshop aims to improve migratory bird conservation
A workshop aimed at enhancing capacity on wetland management and migratory bird flyways is currently taking place in Siem Reap, with participants are sharing experiences on the conservation of migratory bird species. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-flyway-workshop-aims-to-improve-migratory-bird-conservation-
Officials told to testify over Tonle Sap wetland clearing
The Banteay Meanchey Provincial Court has summoned the Preah Netr Preah district governor and Prasat commune chief to testify next month in cases concerning the clearing of three forest areas near the Tonle Sap Lake. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/officials-told-testify-over-tonle-sap-wetland-clearing
World Wetlands Day marks the vital importance of Ramsar sites
The Ministry of Environment held World Wetlands Day on February 2 in Pursat province – which is rich in wetlands – to celebrate the importance of ecosystems and protect biodiversity in local communities. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-wetlands-day-marks-vital-importance-ramsar-sites
30,000ha of wetlands encroached
Nearly 30,000ha of flooded forest land stretching across the six provinces surrounding the Tonle Sap Lake have been illegally occupied or cleared by both ordinary citizens and in some cases public officials acting in a personal capacity. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/30000ha-wetlands-encroached
