https://cambodia.wcs.org RSS feeds for WCS Cambodia 60 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/16470/press-release-keo-seima-conservation-project-fruitfully-completed.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=16470 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=16470&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/16470/press-release-keo-seima-conservation-project-fruitfully-completed.aspx Phnom Penh (August 13, 2021) – USAID mark ed the successful completion of the Keo Seima Conservation Project (KSCP) today with an online workshop that celebrated its achievements in forest conservation and community support. Speaking at the closing workshop, Laura Cizmo, Acting Office Director for Sustainable Economic Growth Office of USAID Cambodia, applauded the successful collaboration between USAID, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), communities in and around Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary (KSWS), Ministry of Environment (MoE), local authorities, NGOs and CSOs, and other development partners to make the project possible. “Through this project, USAID contributed to the avoidance of more than 1.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions,” Cizmo said. “That achievement has helped Cambodia meet its national greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.” His Excellency Sao Sopheap, Secretary of State for MoE, said: “The funding support from USAID has enabled KSCP to achieve the significant milestone of securing sustainable financing for KSWS from carbon credit sales. This will allow an expansion of activities and enable more visionary long-term planning. The sales of carbon credits have ensured the site is sustainably financed for the next 5 years - the first time a protected area in Cambodia is sustainably financed.” “Successful carbon credit sales have created significant financial resources for conservation at KSWS. This presents a unique opportunity to expand activities in KSWS, which include scaling up actions to address the direct and indirect drivers of deforestation, and to improve the livelihoods of local communities,” said H.E Sopheap who presided over the closing workshop. Ken Sereyrotha, Country Program Director for WCS Cambodia, said, “The KSCP directly supported a large number of important activities, and has played a vital role at a key moment to ensure the longer term sustainability of the wider KSWS program. We look forward to continuing to work closely with local communities, the Ministry of Environment, and other partners to provide benefits to the people, forests, and wildlife of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary.” The KSCP was a 3-year project (August 2018-August 2021) implemented by WCS. The project aimed to improve biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health, sustainable and equitable economic opportunities, community livelihoods, and natural capital reinvestment, and to strengthen inclusive landscape governance in KSWS in the Eastern Plains, Cambodia.  *************   Media Contact: Oliver Griffin ogriffin@wcs.org rleak@wcs.org Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:16470 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/14251/celebrating-cantors-giant-softshell-turtle-conservation-on-world-turtle-day-2020.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=14251 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14251&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/14251/celebrating-cantors-giant-softshell-turtle-conservation-on-world-turtle-day-2020.aspx Phnom Penh—To mark World Turtle Day, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) celebrates the conservation of the Critically Endangered Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtles in Cambodia. “With continuous support from our donors and good cooperation from the Fisheries Administration (FiA), plus strong commitments of our field staff and community nest protection team, WCS has made significant progress in implementing its project over the past years,” said Ken Sereyrotha, Country Program Director for WCS Cambodia. “The increase in number of nests and eggs inspired us to put more efforts on the conservation of this critically endangered species,” he said. In the 2020 nesting season, the community nest protection team found 49 nests with 1,756 eggs. Although this was only 2 nests more than in the 2019 nesting season, the number of eggs was much higher than in recent years. As of 22nd May, 824 baby turtles hatched from 41 nests, of which 657 hatchlings were released into the wild, while the rest were under care for future release. The conservation team await the fate of the remaining eggs, and expect that at least some will hatch. Mr. Ouk Vibol, Director of the Department of Fisheries Conservation of Fisheries Administration, said: “We highly appreciate the participation of local authorities, community and WCS in the conservation of critically endangered turtles so that they can persist in the natural water bodies. All stakeholders should continue their efforts to conserve the threatened species, and those who still trade protected species will face legal action.”Mr. Franck Viault, Head of Cooperation of the European Union (EU) Delegation said: “This seasons’ hatching of the Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle in Kratie is great news for this critically endangered species. We congratulate the Royal Government and WCS for their efforts in protecting them, thus highlighting how important it is to protect Cambodia’s rich biodiversity.” The EU is funding a wildlife conservation project, in which WCS and the Fisheries Administration partner with local communities to counter illegal wildlife trafficking and to protect Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtles’ nests. The EU is also the main partner supporting Cambodia’s sustainable management of its important fisheries. Dr. Sonja Luz, Director, Conservation & Research, and Veterinary Services, Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) said: “As a wildlife conservation organisation, beyond caring for the animals in our zoological parks, our responsibility also extends to protecting threatened species in the wild. WRS is happy to be able to play our part to support the work of regional conservation partners like WCS Cambodia in ensuring a future for the Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtles in the wild.” Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle, Pelochelys cantorii is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Only a few records of the species exist in Laos and other countries, and it has disappeared across much of its former range in Vietnam and Thailand owing to poaching and trade of adult turtles and illegal collection of their eggs for food. In Cambodia, it was not observed in the wild by scientists between 2003 and 2007, until it was found on the Mekong River in between Kratie and Stung Treng.  WCS and FiA have been working to conserve the species since 2017 through disrupting the illegal capture and trade in freshwater turtles, a community-based nest protection program, and support to Community Fisheries and community development. WCS’s conservation of Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle is funded by the European Union, Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, USFWS, and Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA). Media Contact: Leak Ratna (Mr.) Communications Manager Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Tel: 012 81 91 21 E-mail: rleak@wcs.org rleak@wcs.org Sat, 23 May 2020 02:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14251 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/10539/cambodia--vietnam-joint-efforts-to-combat-transborder-wildlife-trafficking.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=10539 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10539&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/10539/cambodia--vietnam-joint-efforts-to-combat-transborder-wildlife-trafficking.aspx Mondulkiri Department of Environment, in partnership with the WCS, organized a third bi-lateral meeting since 2015, between four provinces of Cambodia and Vietnam on .... meng@wcs.org Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10539 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/10205/cambodias-ministries-come-together-to-address-wildlife-trafficking.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=10205 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10205&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/10205/cambodias-ministries-come-together-to-address-wildlife-trafficking.aspx A first-ever milestone event brought together Cambodian officials and others today to discuss law enforcement options and responses to wildlife trafficking –an increasing threat to the world’s wildlife species.In attendance at the meeting were representatives from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Interior, Military Police, Anti-Corruption Unit, the diplomatic sector, and conservation NGOs.“This is the first time that all of the relevant ministries have met to discuss this important issue,” said Sarah Brook, Technical Advisor for Counter Wildlife Trafficking for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). “We are pleased with the results of the meeting; a number of important recommendations were made by the participants on how to strengthen law enforcement and on the legal and regulatory issues around wildlife crime. We hope that the results of the meeting will be taken up by the respective ministries and we are committed to continue working with the government on this issue,” Brook said. meng@wcs.org Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10205 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/10182/over-150-asian-giant-softshell-turtles-returns-to-the-wild.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=10182 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10182&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/10182/over-150-asian-giant-softshell-turtles-returns-to-the-wild.aspx WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) in collaboration with Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration (FiA) and the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) released 150 Endangered Asian Giant Softshell Turtle hatchlings into their natural habitat along the Mekong River.The hatchlings are part of a community protection program designed to increase the wild population of the species, and had been collected from nests that were guarded by local communities.The Asian Giant Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) is listed on the IUCN Red List as globally Endangered. It was thought extinct in the Cambodian portion of the Mekong River until re-discovery in 2007 in a 48-kilometer stretch of the river between Kratie and Stung Treng Provinces. meng@wcs.org Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10182 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/10091/wildlife-photographs-in-keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuary-confirms-sites-importance-for-conservation.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=10091 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10091&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/10091/wildlife-photographs-in-keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuary-confirms-sites-importance-for-conservation.aspx Recent images from hidden cameras placed in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary (KSWS), in Kratie and Mondulkiri Provinces, have confirmed the protected area's ongoing importance for many of Cambodia's most charismatic species. Wildlife recorded include Asian Elephant, Guar, Banteng, Sambar, Wild Pig, Leopard Cat, Macaque species (Pig-tailed, Long-tailed and Stump-tailed), East Asian Porcupine, Large Indian Civet, Lesser Oriental Chevrotain, Green Peafowl, Germain's Peacock Pheasant and other wild birds. meng@wcs.org Thu, 25 May 2017 04:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10091 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9862/illegal-electro-fishing-killing-royal-turtle.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9862 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9862&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9862/illegal-electro-fishing-killing-royal-turtle.aspx An adult female Royal Turtle was killed by illegal electro-fishing in the Sre Ambel area last week. The dead turtle, which is over 11 years old and weighs 9kg, was found dead along ​the Kaong River. meng@wcs.org Thu, 16 Feb 2017 23:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9862 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9846/nut-menghor-has-spent-over-10-years-researching-wildlife-in-keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuary.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9846 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9846&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9846/nut-menghor-has-spent-over-10-years-researching-wildlife-in-keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuary.aspx Wildlife research and monitoring is a very difficult task and always presents challenges, but due to his commitment and dedication to conservation, Nut Menghor has spent more than 10 years researching key wildlife species in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, Mondulkiri province, providing important information to protected area managers. meng@wcs.org Mon, 13 Feb 2017 01:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9846 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9752/sarus-cranes-return-to-the-northern-tonle-sap-protected-landscape.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9752 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9752&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9752/sarus-cranes-return-to-the-northern-tonle-sap-protected-landscape.aspx These are the first of at least 50 Sarus Cranes that return to the site every year, making the NTSPL a critical habitat for Sarus Crane, as well as the most important breeding site for the Critically Endangered Bengal Florican. meng@wcs.org Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9752 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9751/stakeholders-worked-together-to-verify-locations-for-wildlife-sanctuary-demarcation.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9751 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9751&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9751/stakeholders-worked-together-to-verify-locations-for-wildlife-sanctuary-demarcation.aspx Without clear demarcation, land grabbing, illegal logging and agricultural expansion by migrants is a constant danger. meng@wcs.org Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9751 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9744/over-one-hundred-sarus-cranes-return-to-ang-trapeang-thmor-protected-landscape.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9744 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9744&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9744/over-one-hundred-sarus-cranes-return-to-ang-trapeang-thmor-protected-landscape.aspx One hundred and fifteen Sarus Cranes have returned to Ang Trapeang Thmor Protected Landscape (ATTPL) in Banteay Meanchey province for feeding after their breeding season is over. meng@wcs.org Thu, 26 Jan 2017 01:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9744 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9728/endangered-turtles-were-rescued-and-released-into-the-wild.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9728 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9728&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9728/endangered-turtles-were-rescued-and-released-into-the-wild.aspx Ten Vulnerable Malayan Snail-eating Turtles and an Endangered Yellow-headed Temple Turtle  were rescued in Prek Toal Core Area and Ramsar Site. meng@wcs.org Sun, 22 Jan 2017 20:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9728 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9721/white-shouldered-ibis-nests-located-in-the-northern-plains.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9721 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9721&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9721/white-shouldered-ibis-nests-located-in-the-northern-plains.aspx So far this year, three nests of the Critically Endangered White-shouldered Ibis (Pseudibis davisoni) have been located in Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary, of the Northern Plains of Cambodia. meng@wcs.org Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9721 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9455/five-community-protected-areas-are-established.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9455 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9455&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9455/five-community-protected-areas-are-established.aspx Recognising the important role of those forest resources for wildlife protection and local livelihoods, MoE issued five PRAKAS on 09th December 2016 establishing those five forest areas as Community Protected Areas (CPAs)(total of more than 8,400 ha). meng@wcs.org Mon, 26 Dec 2016 03:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9455 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9389/cambodias-sam-veasna-center-wins-world-responsible-tourism-awards-2016.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9389 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9389&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9389/cambodias-sam-veasna-center-wins-world-responsible-tourism-awards-2016.aspx Sam Veasna Center (SVC) has been named the Gold Winner in the ‘Best Contribution to Wildlife Conservation’ Category at the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards. meng@wcs.org Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9389 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9367/combating-wildlife-crime-in-cambodia.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9367 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9367&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9367/combating-wildlife-crime-in-cambodia.aspx WCS announced today the completion of a training course for twenty government staff members, including protected area directors, law enforcement team leaders and advisors on law enforcement, as part of its support to counter-wildlife trafficking work in Cambodia. meng@wcs.org Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9367 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9351/twenty-five-cambodias-royal-turtles-headed-to-wildlife-conservation-center-in-siem-reap.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9351 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9351&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9351/twenty-five-cambodias-royal-turtles-headed-to-wildlife-conservation-center-in-siem-reap.aspx Twenty-five Royal Turtles have settled into their new home at the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) in Siem Reap. This move creates a second captive population after 206 turtles were moved to the Koh Kong Reptile Conservation Centre in Mondul Seima district of Koh Kong Province in September. meng@wcs.org Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9351 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9277/more-than-200-of-cambodias-royal-turtles-headed-to-new-center-in-koh-kong.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=9277 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9277&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9277/more-than-200-of-cambodias-royal-turtles-headed-to-new-center-in-koh-kong.aspx WCS in partnership with the Fisheries Administration (FiA) announced today that it is transferring 206 of Cambodia’s national reptiles—known as  Royal Turtles—to a new purpose-built breeding and conservation center in Mondol Seima district of Koh Kong province. The new facility will be named the Koh Kong Reptile Conservation Centre. meng@wcs.org Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9277 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/8977/a-new-and-standardised-facility-for-the-iucn-critically-endangered-royal-turtles.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=8977 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8977&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/8977/a-new-and-standardised-facility-for-the-iucn-critically-endangered-royal-turtles.aspx This facility will be serving for both breeding sanctuary and tourist attraction in the long run.  meng@wcs.org Mon, 30 May 2016 05:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8977 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/8893/ngos-support-royal-government-of-cambodia-to-designate-almost-one-million-hectares-of-new-protected-areas.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=8893 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8893&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/8893/ngos-support-royal-government-of-cambodia-to-designate-almost-one-million-hectares-of-new-protected-areas.aspx Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Wildlife Alliance (WA), BirdLife International, Conservation International (CI), Flora and Fauna International (FFI) and The Center for People and Forests (RECOFTC) have expressed their strong support for the Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC) decision through Ministry of Environment (MoE) to designate almost one million hectares of new protected areas in Prey Lang, Kravanh Khang Tbong, Prey Preah Roka, Prey Siem Pang Khang Lech and Prey Veunasai. meng@wcs.org Wed, 27 Apr 2016 01:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8893 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/8888/cambodias-royal-turtle-facing-increased-threats-to-survival.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=8888 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8888&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/8888/cambodias-royal-turtle-facing-increased-threats-to-survival.aspx Listed on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Critically Endangered – the highest threat level - the Royal Turtle is one of the world’s 25 most endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles. The Royal Turtle is so named because in historical times only the Royal Family could consume its eggs. Until now, the species has been designated as Cambodia’s National Reptile by Royal Decree issue on 21 March 2005.  meng@wcs.org Mon, 25 Apr 2016 22:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8888 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/691/villagers-begin-timber-inventory-on-pioneering-community-forestry-project.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=691 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=691&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/691/villagers-begin-timber-inventory-on-pioneering-community-forestry-project.aspx Community forestry groups recently began an inventory of timber and other forest resources in the buffer zone of the Seima Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:691 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/692/law-enforcement-training.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=692 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=692&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/692/law-enforcement-training.aspx WCS facilitated two law enforcement training courses in Cambodia during Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:692 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/746/policies-for-sustainable-harvesting-of-watersnakes.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=746 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=746&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/746/policies-for-sustainable-harvesting-of-watersnakes.aspx WCS is working with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration (FiA) to develop a strategy for the sustainable harvesting of watersnakes in the Tonle Sap Lake. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:746 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/747/community-based-production-forestry-a-model-for-forest-management.aspx#Comments 0 https://cambodia.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=8496&ModuleID=17510&ArticleID=747 https://cambodia.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=747&PortalID=133&TabID=8496 https://cambodia.wcs.org/about-us/latest-news/articletype/articleview/articleid/747/community-based-production-forestry-a-model-for-forest-management.aspx The Community-based Production Forestry (CPF) pilot project seeks to demonstrate that a community-based enterprise is a realistic model for future forest management in Cambodia. Its aim is to provide timber for the market, satisfy government stakeholders, and address community concerns at the same time. The CPF model addresses the crucial social issues of the emerging community forestry sector (such as decentralized/local decision-making, customary use and local tenure), yet also takes into account the commercial aspects required to conduct a responsible business including sufficient attention to scale and volume, market preferences, and the conditions which enable investment in technology, management planning and equipment. This model takes its primary direction from forest enterprise models around the world, particularly those of Mexico where over 80% of the country's 63 million ha forest estate are managed through government supported Community Forest Enterprises (CFE). As seen in the agricultural sector, small and medium scale enterprise represents one of the most effective ways to trigger broad-based job creation and rural development. The CPF model was designed with the underlying belief that Cambodia is best served by developing medium-sized forestry businesses that are able to operate legally, with social and ecological integrity, and meet the standards required by responsible buyers in the international or domestic markets. Outputs of the pilot project are strategic for Cambodia's forest sector reform process. Information and feedback generated by the project will enable the Forest Administration to: Develop experience of how new arrangements for legal forest based businesses, benefit sharing and decentralized decision-making can reduce social conflict, improve governance, and encourage sound long-term management of highly contentious and sought after forest resources. Explore mechanisms which can support the government goals of poverty reduction, enterprise development and employment by linking forest management and community livelihoods to responsible forest management in a reinforcing manner. This can inform policy directions. Identify the silviculture and product/species mix which Cambodia's forests can sustain. Participate in the trade (primarily domestic but possibly international) of timber products with the highest of social, environmental and ecological production standards. Determine the actual costs and benefits associated with low impact, environmentally and socially responsible commercial forest management in the context of Cambodia. Such information is vital for establishing an appropriate and commercially viable royalty rate on timber products (a key to sector reform and national planning) Establish realistic harvesting standards (e.g. examples of low impact practices on the ground) and silvicultural systems to restore natural forest values through attention to regeneration and planting of native species. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:747