Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in western Cambodia, bordering Thailand. The sanctuary was established in 1993[2] and covers 3,307.56 km2 (1,277.06 sq mi).[1] It is also designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA).[3]
| Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Khmer: ដែនជម្រកសត្វព្រៃភ្នំសំកុស | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
  | |
| Location | Primarily Pursat Province, Cambodia |
| Nearest city | Pursat |
| Coordinates | 12°16′17″N 102°58′36″E / 12.2713°N 102.9767°E |
| Area | 3,307.56 km2 (1,277.06 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment |
Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Cardamom Mountains and the area comprises mostly forested mountains, but with many different habitats and forest-types, and the landscape is dominated by three discrete peaks: Phnom Samkos (1,717 m (5,633 ft) and Cambodia's second highest peak), Phnom Khmaoch (1,496 m (4,908 ft)), and Phnom Tumpor (1,250 m (4,100 ft)).
History
editHistorically, the sanctuary area has been inhabited by ethnic Por (or Pear), the namesake of the broader term Pearic people. In Cambodia, ethnic groups living in the highlands of the country are all referred to as Khmer Loeu.[4][5]
Flora and fauna
editThe sanctuary is notable for its large diversity of habitats, including several types of forests. The interior of the sanctuary is largely unexplored by scientists, but small-scale surveys suggests that many rare, unique and even endemic species are present. There is a rich diversity of primates and monkeys.[6][7]
Threats
editThe sanctuary has been under threat from illegal logging,[8] including specific targeting of Cinnamomum parthenoxylon trees for use in the illegal drug market.[9] Another threat is illegal hunting of wildlife.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c World Database on Protected Areas (2018). "Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary". Protected Planet, United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 Dec 2018.
- ^ "Royal decree on Establishment of Natural Protected Areas (1993 ) - OD Mekong Datahub". data.opendevelopmentcambodia.net. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ BirdLife International (2009). "Important Bird Areas factsheet: Phnom Samkos, Cambodia". Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
- ^ "The Survival of Cambodia's Ethnic Minorities". www.culturalsurvival.org. 2 March 2010. Archived from the original on 2019-06-08. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ "Ethnic minorities and indigenous people". 15 July 2016. Archived from the original on 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ "Abundance of primates reveals Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia as a priority area for conservation".
- ^ "New Wolf Snake Species Discovered in Cambodia | Biology | Sci-News.com". Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com. 12 June 2014. Archived from the original on 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ "Wood Emperor arrested in Cambodia | Fauna & Flora International". www.fauna-flora.org. 13 January 2010. Archived from the original on 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ "Huge seizure of 'ecstasy oil' in Cardamom Mountains | Fauna & Flora International". www.fauna-flora.org. 24 June 2009. Archived from the original on 2017-05-30. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ "Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-12-24. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
External
edit- Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wildlife and Livelihoods in the Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
- Sustainable financing of protected areas in Cambodia: Phnom Aural and Phnom Samkos wildlife sanctuaries
- "Cardamom Mountains rain forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.
- Map of Protected areas system in Cambodia
 | This Cambodian location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article related to a protected area in Asia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |