Members of the armed forces in Banteay Meanchey province plant tree on Tonle Sap wetlands in Mongkol Borei district on February 6. BANTEAY MEANCHEY PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION
Banteay Meanchey provincial authorities have finished the planting of trees across the entire Zone 3 of the Tonle Sap Lake, with more than 30,000 flooded forest trees and bamboo seedlings planted in an area of about 12,000ha.
On February 13, provincial leaders, civil servants and members of the armed forces cooperated in the eighth and final replanting.
The provincial administration said they had planted palm, bamboo and raing trees in the flooded forests of Preah Netr Preah and Mongkol Borei districts.
Provincial governor Um Reatrey said that the action – which would protect the natural resources of the area – had been carried out on the recommendation of the head of government.
“The replanting of these saplings shows our commitment to preventing illegal encroachment in these two districts. The campaign is now over, and other authorities will be responsible for further planting,” he said.
Nearly 20 legal entities and individuals have received certificates of commendation from the Ministry of Environment for their efforts to protect the environment.
Ministry secretary of state Sokhon Rithikun said the commendations were based on criteria including environmental knowledge; the sharing of knowledge and experience; environmentally friendly practices; work experience and environmental talent; performance and environmentally friendly work; and compliance with regulations relating to the environment.
“[We] congratulate them on their efforts and care for the environment. So far this year, 19 legal entities and individuals in Banteay Meanchey province have been presented with these certificates,” he added.
Provincial administration spokesman Ly Sovannarith told The Post on February 15 that the certificates rewarded those officials and members of the private sector in the province who had worked hard to make the environment green again.
“We will continue to educate people about the benefits to human health that a clean environment can provide. We will make sure we protect our natural resources to improve the quality of life of all humans and animals,” he said.
