Sanka Rokhavan Wildlife Sanctuary

Coordinates: 14°11′36″N 103°38′53″E / 14.1932°N 103.6480°E / 14.1932; 103.6480
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Sorng Rokha Vorn Wildlife Sanctuary
ដែនជមកសត្វពសង្ឃរុក្ខាវ័ន, Monks Community Forest (MCF)
Map showing the location of Sorng Rokha Vorn Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Sorng Rokha Vorn Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationSamraong municipality, Oddar Meanchey province
Nearest citySamraong
Coordinates14°11′36″N 103°38′53″E / 14.1932°N 103.6480°E / 14.1932; 103.6480
Area302.54 km2 (116.81 sq mi)
Established5 April 2018
Governing 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[edit]

  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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