When Nature Goes ‘Out of Control’
One day in 2000, in a forest some 100km from the Battambang town, a young boy was aiming his slingshot at a magpie balancing itself on a branch of a big tree.
Tag: forest
Authorities to implement stronger measures against forestry crimes
The National Committee for Forest Crime Prevention announces new strict measures.
Sophorn rooting for nature
After countless rejections, Mr Sophorn finally got accepted to show his art work at Bophana Centre. Under the theme ‘Life of Nature’, 30 pieces of his paintings were shown to the public from June 3-29.
Villagers face off with armed forces in Koh Kong over land dispute
Armed forces in Koh Kong province have fired into the air to disperse hundreds of villagers.
Ministry to put a stop to land grabbing
The Ministry of Environment has reiterated a warning against land grabbing.
Court official suspended after forest clearing charge
A Kampong Thom deputy provincial court prosecutor is suspended.
Forest fire in Koh Kong
The forest near the former airport in Koh Kong province’s Khemarak Phumin town conflagrated at around 9 pm on Friday night (Feb. 22), but police and local officials brought the blaze under control and prohibited it spreading to nearby villagers’ houses.
NZ forest fires expected to spread
Strong winds are expected to fan forest fires that have been burning for a week through New Zealand’s South Island.
Srepok management zones designated
The government assigns designated management zones in Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary.
Still hope for the Virachey National Park
I recently published a story about how the dreaded “empty forest syndrome” seems to be creeping its way into Northeastern Cambodia’s Virachey National Park.
Monarch butterflies occupy more forest area in Mexico
The Monarch butterflies have occupied 6.05 acres of Mexican forest.
Myanmar seizes 63 tons of illegal timber
Myanmar forest authorities have seized 63 tons of illegally harvested timbers.
Another UXO, another victim
An anti-tank landmine exploded on Friday (Jan. 26) in Banteay Meanchey province’s Malai district killing one and injuring another seriously.
Forest fire destroys cashew plantation
A forest fire spread and destroyed more than 30 hectares of a cashew plantation.
Environment Ministry issues forest fire alert
Environment Ministry issues a forest fire alert and warns of the El Nino phenomenon.
EU promotes laundering of looted Cambodian wood
Many reports provide clear indications that Vietnamese companies have been shelling out millions in bribes for logs cut from national parks and community areas in Cambodia.
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reaches decade high
The destruction of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest reaches its highest level in a decade.
Family of murdered ranger struggles
Forest ranger Tern Soknai was killed while on duty in January and left behind a young daughter who is still recovering.
Myanmar to upgrade forest reserve mountain as eco-tourism site
Myanmar is planning to upgrade a mountain in the area of forest reserve in Banmauk.
Protected forest land clearing stopped in Koh Kong
Koh Kong authorities educated four people over the clearing of protected forest lands.
India’s tribal ministry slams draft forest policy
India’s Tribal Affairs Ministry warns forest ministry of its policy would “privatize” forests.
The Honey-Hunters
Probably unfamiliar to many, there’s a network of non-government organisations that helps create a self-empowered generation of forest-dependent communities in the region.
Tree plantings boost for Angkor
More than 2,000 luxury timber saplings have been planted around the Angkor complex in Siem Reap province.
Authority protecting forests
The Apsara Authority is stepping up its efforts to manage and maintain forest cover surrounding the Angkor World Heritage Site.
Project to boost conservation
The Mekong River Commission and the Japan International Cooperation Agency launch a joint study on forest conservation.
UN: Plant trees in refugee camps to stop forest loss
United Nations urges countries hosting large numbers of refugees to plant more trees.
Wood truck seized in sanctuary
Military police seize a truck loaded with more than 30 cubic metres of wood while patrolling Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary.
Government preparing to give villagers land
Land management is preparing to allocate 964.64 hectares of land to villagers.
US to help train forest rangers
The United States will cooperate with Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment in training forest rangers. Environment Minister Say Samal and representatives of the US discussed the plan in the last days of April.
Environment officials face forestry charges
Forestry crime charges are put against the director of the Oral Wildlife Sanctuary.
