The Environment Ministry has planted 40,000 tree saplings in the protected areas of Preah Jayavarman-Norodom National Park in Siem Reap province and Beong Per Wildlife Sanctuary in Preah Vihear province. The tree planting event was held on Friday and Saturday, and involved provincial authorities, monks, and local residents.

 

Sao Sopheap, an Environment Ministry secretary of state, on Saturday said that 25,000 tree saplings were planted in Preah Jayavarman-Norodom National Park and 15,000 tree saplings were planted in Boeng Per Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

“Planting trees together shows a joint commitment in the protection and conservation of natural resources for the benefit of local communities and society in general,” he said. Mr Sopheap also encouraged the communities living in the protected areas to safeguard the forest and prevent illegal activities from taking place, such as land encroachment and wildlife hunting.

 

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I’m sure they will need them.  My former gf from Cambodia said much of their mineral and timber rights were sold to China by the top echelon party members.  Additionally, she said (complain and you will disappear) so no one complains.