Sanka Rokhavan Wildlife Sanctuary

14°11′36″N 103°38′53″E / 14.1932°N 103.6480°E / 14.1932; 103.6480Area302.54 km2 (116.81 sq mi)Established5 April 2018Governing bodyMinistry of Environment (Cambodia)

Sorng Rokha Vorn Wildlife Sanctuary (Khmer: ដែនជមកសត្វពសង្ឃរុក្ខាវ័ន) is a protected area located in northwest Cambodia created in 2018, covering 30,254 hectares.[1] It is under threat from significant illegal logging and deforestation.[2] Community members attempting to protect the forest in this area and the nearby Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary have "see[n] an increase in the number and severity of the threats to the community patrol members. This includes threats to property, family members, threats of arrests by authorities and [threats of] killings".[3]

References

  1. ^ "Sub-decree No. 49 on the establishment of Sorng Rukhavorn Wildlife Sanctuary - OD Mekong Datahub". data.opendevelopmentcambodia.net. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  2. ^ Forest, Monk Community (2021-12-14). "Sorng Rokha Vorn Quarterly Update #3". ArcGIS StoryMaps. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  3. ^ Keeton-Olsen, Danielle (2022-01-27). "Prey Lang, Prey Preah Roka Monitors Suppressed While Tree Cover Vanishes: Report". VOD. Retrieved 2022-07-10.

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