Kampong Thom: The 1803-hectare Kbal Daun Krei Community Nature Reserve located in Mean Rith commune, Sandan district, Kampong Thom province, currently under the management of the Kampong Thom Provincial Department of Environment, is showing remarkable progress through the participation of community members and collaboration between the community, experts, local authorities and supporting partners in protecting and conserving natural resources in the community.
While the working group of the Kampong Thom Provincial Information Department Visiting the community on the morning of July 23, 2026, residents said that the natural resources of the Kbal Doun Krey Nature Reserve community have provided many benefits to their livelihoods through the harvesting of seasonal forest by-products such as vines, resin, rattan, mushrooms, kuy fruit, rumduol fruit, and many types of wild fruits.
Apparently Collecting guavas for sale can provide an income of approximately 150,000 to 300,000 riel per day per person, depending on the season and the amount of fruit collected. The community stated that benefiting from natural resources is a motivating factor for them to become more aware of the importance of protecting and preserving forests.
Mr. Thok Song, head of the Kbal Doun Krey Nature Reserve Community, said that the community has actively participated in protecting natural resources through regular patrols and cooperation with park rangers. and local authorities.
Mr. Ly Sreng, Director of the Wildlife Sanctuary Office of the Kampong Thom Provincial Department of Environment, stated that the cooperation between park rangers, community forces, and local authorities has contributed to strengthening patrols and protecting natural resources, which has led to a continuous reduction in natural resource crimes in community areas.
Mr. Eng Sovann, Director of the Local Community Development Office of the Kampong Thom Provincial Department of Environment, said that the Kbal Doun Krey Nature Conservation Area Community was established in 2019 and that the community’s current progress has resulted from the participation and collaboration between the community, the Department of Environment, and local authorities. He added that the community also receives support from CI projects and other organizations as important supporting partners to help with patrolling, protecting natural resources and creating jobs, saving, and increasing income for community members to pay for more patrolling.
Sin Vanvuth, the governor of Sandan District, considered the community’s progress It is a good result of the joint collaboration and solidarity of citizens, professional institutions, and local authorities. He called for continued participation from all parties in protecting and conserving forests and natural resources, which are important for the livelihoods of citizens and future generations.
Meanwhile, Mr. Oung Bunthoeun, Director of the Kampong Thom Provincial Department of Environment, said that the Department of Environment’s continued goal is to strengthen community management of nature protection areas by strengthening cooperation from all relevant parties in preventing and suppressing crimes by Preparing community boundaries, preparing agreements between communities, and strengthening law enforcement for the sustainable and effective use and conservation of natural resources for present and future generations.
The participation of community members, the efforts of experts, local authorities, and the cooperation and support of relevant partners are becoming important forces in preserving natural resources and ensuring that communities can develop sustainably.
By: Samnieng
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