Seven Cambodian provinces targeted for eco-tourism sustainability

The government has set up an inter-ministerial working group to pick seven provinces where work will be done on landscape sustainability projects to increase eco-tourism in Cambodia. The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Rural Development are among those teaming up to improve infrastructure and sustainable development in Kampong Speu, Koh Kong, Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Siem Reap and Kampong Thom.

Areas to be included in the plan include the Oral Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, the Central and Southern Cardamom Mountain National Park, Tatai Wildlife, the Cardamom Mountain Biodiversity Conservation Corridor and the Tonle Sap Lake Multi-Purpose Area.

The project will include the installation of border posts, the construction of park ranger stations and the opening of three information centres. It aims to improve the livelihoods of locals and create demand for non-timber forest products. The government is working on the project with private company Emerging 360.

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