A new species of bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus phnomchiensis) has been described from Cambodia’s Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Logging is rampant at Prey Lang, report says
Denmark’s University of Copenhagen has drawn Prey Lang stakeholders’ attention to recently published data which shows increased illegal logging within the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Boundary markers create concerns for indigenous people
he Bunong indigenous people in Mondulkiri province have expressed concerns about deforestation in the Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary.
Cambodia accelerates fight against single-use plastics
Four months ago Cambodia unveiled plans to ban single-use plastics. Could it work? Five years ago a decree to penalize people for not managing urban garbage and solid waste has largely been ignored.
Prey Lang forest promoted
The USAID Greening Prey Lang Project recently presented its three month report helping to promote community livelihoods, developing strategic plans for forests, recruiting community groups and training rangers.
Contract farming law in the pipeline
Seu Rany, president of Farmer and Nature Net, which represents 76 community members, welcomed the move, but pointed to a delay in prompt payment from exporters as being a major issue.