Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary

(Redirected from Phnom Sankos Wildlife Sanctuary) Protected area in Cambodia

Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary
Khmer: ដែនជម្រកសត្វព្រៃភ្នំសំកុស
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)

Location	Primarily Pursat Province, Cambodia
Nearest city	Pursat
Coordinates	12°16′17″N 102°58′36″E / 12.2713°N 102.9767°E / 12.2713; 102.9767
Area	3,307.56 km (1,277.06 sq mi)
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 and covers 3,307.56 km (1,277.06 sq mi). It is also designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA).

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

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.

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.

Threats

The sanctuary has been under threat from illegal logging, including specific targeting of Cinnamomum parthenoxylon trees for use in the illegal drug market. Another threat is illegal hunting of wildlife.

References

^ 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

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

v t e Protected areas of Cambodia
National Parks	Botum Sakor National Park Central Cardamom Mountains National Park Hun Sen Russei Trep National Park Kep National Park Kirirom National Park Koh Rong Marine National Park O'Yadav National Park Phnom Kulen National Park Preah Monivong National Park Ream National Park Southern Cardamom National Park Vensai Siempang National Park Virachey National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries	Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary Chhaeb Wildlife Sanctuary Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Sankos Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Thnout-Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary Prek Prasab Wildlife Sanctuary Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary Sambor Wildlife Sanctuary Sanka Rokhavan Wildlife Sanctuary Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary Sre Pok Wildlife Sanctuary Stung Sen Wildlife Sanctuary Tatai Wildlife Sanctuary
Protected Landscapes	An Long Pring Ang Trapeng Thmor Angkor Banteay Chhmar Boeng Lomkod Boeng Prektub Boeung Prek Lpov North Tonle Sap Phnom Krang Dey Meas Prasat Bakan (Kampong Svay) Preah Vihear Roneam Daun Sam Sambor Prey Kok Temple Yak Oum-Yakara
Multiple Use Areas	Boeng Chhmar Multiple Use Area Boeng Yeak Laom Multiple Use Area Dong Peng Multiple Use Area Kbal Chay Multiple Use Area Phnom Neang Kong Rey Multiple Use Area Prek Toal Multiple Use Area Punchearkrek Multiple Use Area Samlaut Multiple Use Area Sorsor Sdam Sat Tor Multiple Use Area Stung Sen Multiple Use Area Tonle Sap Multiple Use Area
Natural Heritage Sites	Phnom Tbeng Natural Heritage Park Phnom Yat Natural Heritage Park
Other	Boeng Tonle Chhmar Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve Stung Treng Ramsar Koh Kae Protected Resort
Former protected areas	Roneam Daun Sam Wildlife Sanctuary Snoul Wildlife Sanctuary

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References

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