Ministry approves protected area status for Yeak Laom Lake in Ratanakkiri
The Ministry of Environment on Friday approved the registration of the Yeak Laom Lake community natural protected area in Ratanakkiri province to support the preservation of natural resources, culture and eco-tourism.
The indigenous community hailed the decision, but said it had come too late to save a chunk of the forest that has already been lost and requested that relevant institutions recognise the magnitude of the issue.
Khieu Borin, the head of the ministry’s General Department of Local Communities, announced Yeak Loam Lake’s recognition in Banlung town.
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