Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary Explained

Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary
Alt Name:Central Khmer: ដែនជម្រកសត្វព្រៃភ្នំសំកុស
Iucn Category:IV
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:Cambodia
Relief:yes
Location:Primarily Pursat Province, Cambodia
Nearest City:Pursat
Coordinates:12.2713°N 102.9767°W
Area:3307.56km2
Established:1993
Governing Body:Ministry of Environment

Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in western Cambodia, bordering Thailand. The sanctuary was established in 1993[2] and covers 3307.56km2. It is also designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA).[3]

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 (1717m (5,633feet) and Cambodia's second highest peak), Phnom Khmaoch (1496m (4,908feet)), and Phnom Tumpor (1250m (4,100feet)).

History

Historically, 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

The 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

The 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

External

Notes and References

  1. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2018 . Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet, United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre . 26 Dec 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181226232651/https://www.protectedplanet.net/phnom-samkos-wildlife-sanctuary . 26 December 2018 . live .
  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: BirdLife International . 2009 . Important Bird Areas factsheet: Phnom Samkos, Cambodia . 2018-12-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181226184300/http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/16663 . 2018-12-26 . live .
  4. Web site: The Survival of Cambodia's Ethnic Minorities. www.culturalsurvival.org. 2 March 2010 . 2019-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20190608090622/https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/survival-cambodias-ethnic-minorities. 2019-06-08. live.
  5. Web site: Ethnic minorities and indigenous people. 15 July 2016 . 2019-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20170719110223/https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/ethnic-minorities-and-indigenous-people/. 2017-07-19. live.
  6. Web site: Abundance of primates reveals Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia as a priority area for conservation.
  7. Web site: New Wolf Snake Species Discovered in Cambodia | Biology | Sci-News.com. Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com. 12 June 2014 . 2019-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531081029/http://www.sci-news.com/biology/science-new-wolf-snake-species-cambodia-01983.html. 2017-05-31. live.
  8. Web site: Wood Emperor arrested in Cambodia | Fauna & Flora International. www.fauna-flora.org. 13 January 2010 . 2019-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20170531040919/http://www.fauna-flora.org/news/wood-emperor-arrested-in-cambodia/. 2017-05-31. live.
  9. Web site: Huge seizure of 'ecstasy oil' in Cardamom Mountains | Fauna & Flora International. www.fauna-flora.org. 24 June 2009 . 2019-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20170530152210/http://www.fauna-flora.org/news/huge-seizure-of-ecstasy-oil-in-cardamom-mountains/. 2017-05-30. live.
  10. Web site: Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary. 2019-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20121224014826/http://www.cifor.org/conservation/publications/pdf_files/cambodia/FFI%20presentation.pdf. 2012-12-24. live.

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