Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary Explained

Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest protected areas in Cambodia and was set aside to protect the critically endangered, possibly extinct Kouprey. It was created by royal decree in 1993.^{[2] [3]}

Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the last places on the planet where the giant ibis, a critically endangered species, can be found. It is also the national bird of Cambodia. The sanctuary is supported with the help of private donations as well as through an ethical eco-volunteer program.^[4]

Geography

It is located in the northern plains of Cambodia, near the border to Thailand.

The sanctuary contains lowland forest as well as the largest swamp in the country.^[5] It is part of the Northern Plains Dry Forest Priority Corridor.^{[6] [7]}

External links

• Map of protected areas in Cambodia
• The Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary
• Reducing Forest Clearance through Sustainable Land Management in Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary and Preah Vihear Protected Forest, Preah Vihear (KHM/07/13)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Protected Planet . 2018 . Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary . United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre . 26 Dec 2018.
2. Web site: Royal decree on Establishment of Natural Protected Areas (1993) - OD Mekong Datahub . 2022-06-21 . data.opendevelopmentcambodia.net . en.
3. Web site: Royal decree on Establishment of Natural Protected Areas . 1993 . Open Development Mekong Datahub . 2021-05-28.
4. Web site: Kulen Prum Tep Wildlife Sanctuary, Oddar Meanchey Activities, Oddar Meanchey Travel Guide, Cambodia Travel Guide, Cambodia Tourist Attraction Cambo Tours & Travel. 2021-04-13. www.cambotours.com.
5. Web site: Provincial and Rural Infrastructure Project (PRIP) World Bank (KH-27510), March 9, 2003 . . 2009-09-16.
6. Web site: ICEM, 2003. Cambodia National Report on Protected Areas and Development. Review of Protected Areas and Development in the Lower Mekong River Region . . 2009-09-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080518140652/http://www.adb.org/Projects/core-environment-program/northern-plains.asp . May 18, 2008 .
7. Web site: Northern Plains Dry Forest. ICEM. 2009-09-16. 2008-11-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20081119141750/http://www.mekong-protected-areas.org/cambodia/docs/Cambodia_nr.pdf. dead.