Kampot Administration Process Land Acquisition to Long-term Occupants in Bokor National Park

• 10 September 2020
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The Kampot Provincial Administration is currently reviewing the applications and will soon gift land to those eligible long occupants in Bokor National Park, according to the work progress meeting on 09 September.

Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Environment HE Saut Yea said in the meeting that land ownerships would be granted only to those who are eligible.

“Before granting the land to them, there must be an evaluation from the national and provincial committee. There are many criteria involved such as slope, elevation, and especially the proof of long-term occupancy such as crops and so,” said HE Saut.

According to him, from August 24 to September 8, the Kampot Provincial Administration has received a total of more than 2,800 applications. However, the deadline for receiving applications will also be extended as there may be others who have yet to apply.

Kampot Governor HE Chev Tay also requested the responsible team to study the land next to valleys and natural water streams to assess whether to reserve them as state land or provide them to the locals.

This action has been taken after Prime Minister Hun Sen in July ordered responsible ministries to provide land plot ownerships for any citizens living in a wildlife reserve and protected areas for more than ten years. (Read more)

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