The Tonle Sap River is the beating heart of Cambodia. Its forests, wetlands, and floodplains support millions of people—providing food, clean water, wildlife habitat, and cultural identity.
But today, communities around Tonle Sap face increasing threats:
Rapid deforestation
Illegal logging
Loss of fish and wildlife
Flooding from degraded riverbanks
Declining soil and water quality
Families losing the natural resources they depend on
Across the six provinces surrounding the Tonle Sap—Siem Reap, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Thom, Kampong Chhnang, and Banteay Meanchey—local communities are struggling to protect what remains.
Many villages depend on forest products such as firewood, resin, medicinal plants, and materials for daily living. Without healthy forests, families fall deeper into poverty.
Yet these same communities have the power to protect and restore their forests—if they have the right support.
⭐ What This Campaign Supports
🌱 1. Community Tree Replanting
Native tree species
Flood-resistant plants
Restoration of degraded riverbank forests
🛠️ 2. Patrol and Protection Training
Community forest patrol groups
Equipment for monitoring illegal logging
Safe reporting systems
📚 3. Environmental Education for Youth
School awareness programs
Nature clubs
Climate and biodiversity lessons
👩👩👧 4. Women & Family Livelihood Support
Sustainable forest-based businesses
Home gardens
Mushroom and vegetable farming
🐦 5. Wildlife Habitat Protection
Protection of bird nesting areas
Restoration of flooded forest ecosystems
🌍 6. Community Leadership Development
Training on forest laws
Community mapping
Conservation planning
⭐ Why This Project Matters
Healthy forests protect:
Water quality
Fish populations
Soil stability
Air quality
Wildlife diversity
Local climate
Community livelihoods
When forests disappear, communities face higher poverty, food insecurity, and extreme weather impacts.
This campaign strengthens both nature and families—ensuring long-term sustainability and protecting one of Cambodia’s most important ecosystems.
