Cambodia | Government plans to relocate 5,000 villagers out of Kulen Mountain NP

Dave Harmon, PW editor
Oct 15, 2018
1 min read

The Ministry of Environment and Siem Reap provincial administration have formed a joint committee to deliberate the relocation of 5,000 people from Kulen Mountain following deforestation in the tourist area.

Ministry spokesman Neth Pheaktra said on Sunday that the livelihood of the people affects the environment and natural resources.

https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/committee-relocate-national-park-villagers

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