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.
Tag: forest
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.
Project launched to conserve natural resources in Mondulkiri
EU and WWF launch a $3.4 million project to conserve natural resources in Mondulkiri.
Officials deny hiring indigenous villagers to clear state forests
Authorities deny accusations of hiring villagers to cut the forest on Vietnam border.
Wild boar injures hunter and kills dog
A man is injured by a wild boar while hunting with his son and dog in the forest.
Japan to aid Prey Lang forest protection
Environment Ministry and Japan will sign a $600,000 agreement on forest conservation.
PM: Growing population decreasing forest cover
PM says a growing population has contributed to the loss of forest cover.
Hunter charged over friend’s death
A 35-year-old hunter was charged for planting electric traps to catch wildlife, which ended up killing a man.
British tourist hurt by water buffalo
A British tourist is seriously injured on both legs after being gored by a water buffalo while walking through a forest.
