Patrols report 15 offences in Cardamom Mountains park
The reported cases involved forest and wildlife offences in a protected area spanning five provinces.
Friday 6 November · 06:02 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Environment Ministry officials made 82 patrols in the Cardamom Mountains National Park from September 1 to 30, 2026. [1]
- They reported 15 offences: 11 involving forests and four involving wildlife. [1]
- The park project covers areas in Pursat, Battambang, Kampong Speu, Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong provinces. [1]
What happened
The Environment Ministry said officials carried out 82 patrols in the Cardamom Mountains National Park during September 2026 and dealt directly with 15 natural-resource offences. Of those, 11 involved forests and four involved wildlife. The ministry also said officials were helping park rangers understand rules in the Environmental and Natural Resources Code.
Why it matters
The reported enforcement concerns forests and wildlife in a protected area across five provinces. The source gives the patrol and offence counts but does not describe effects on nearby residents.
Background
The project involves provincial environment departments, the national gendarmerie, local authorities and Wildlife Alliance, according to the report. The park area includes parts of Pursat, Battambang, Kampong Speu, Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong provinces.
Key terms
- Park ranger
- An official who helps manage and protect a natural area.
- Natural-resource offence
- An illegal act involving resources such as forests, wildlife, land, fisheries or minerals.
Timeline
- September 1–30, 2026 Officials conducted 82 patrols and reported 15 offences in the park.
Sources (1)
[1] Kohsantepheap Daily មន្ត្រីក្រសួងបរិស្ថាន ចុះល្បាត៨២លើក បង្ក្រាបបទល្មើសធនធានធម្មជាតិបាន១៥ករណី នៅឧទ្យានជាតិជួរភ្នំក្រវាញ ក្នុងខែកញ្ញា 5 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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