Gov’t to Redevelop Over 2000ha of Conserved Land in Siem Reap

The Ministry of Environment is reorganising the Sok An Research and Kesor Kol Conservation Centre into 16 development zones along with the construction of necessary infrastructure, research centre, and development zone. 

Mrs Chan Somaly, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Environment and President of Kesor Kol Conservation Centre, stated on 7 February that after receiving permission from the government to establish this centre, the Ministry of Environment has prepared this master plan to redevelop all 16 zones. 

The development plan includes the construction of administrative areas, parking & reservoir areas, conservation areas, local plant conservation & development areas, and an eco-tourism zone that can also be reclassified into a camping area. 

She claimed that this centre will be the first research centre and exhibition library at the same time. People can visit, study, and research local plants and animals in Cambodia. 

The centre is located in Banteay Srei district, Siem Reap province, nearby the entrance to the Kulen Mountain. 

Recently, Japanese companies promised to help modernize the centre by using the world’s latest technology.  (Read more)

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