Techo Sen Russey Treb Cambodian Royal Academy Park

Techo Sen Russey Treb Cambodian Royal Academy Park
Techo Sen Russey Treb Cambodian Royal Academy Park
Location	Chhaeb District, Preah Vihear province, Cambodia
Coordinates	13°50′48″N 105°26′01″E / 13.84678°N 105.43356°E
Area	11,435 ha (114.35 km2)
Established	8 April 2014
Governing body	Royal Academy of Cambodia

Techo Sen Russey Treb Cambodian Royal Academy Park is a protected area in northern Cambodia, in Chhaeb District of Preah Vihear province. It was established in 2014 and covers 11,435 ha (114.35 km²).^[1]

Geography and features

The park is located in Chhaeb Lech and Chhaeb Kert communes in Chhaeb District, Preah Vihear province.^[1]

The establishing royal decree identifies the area as having archaeological, historical, cultural and natural characteristics, with stated aims that include supporting archaeological studies and research and protecting national heritage, the environment and natural resources.^[1]

Cultural heritage in the park includes clusters of archaeological iron-smelting sites at Trapang Treb and Trapang Russey Treb, with dozens of documented smelting locations and associated ponds.^[2] Archaeological remains documented at the sites include items such as air tubes for iron forges, furnace structures and slag mounds, and the area's heritage has been associated with the history of the Kouy Indigenous communities in northern Cambodia.^[2]

The park's management has recorded more than 100 bird species, and management activities have included ranger patrols and the construction of dry-season water basins intended to support wildlife access to water. A tree-nursery and replanting programme began in late 2017, with a target of planting 1 million trees over six years. Local livelihoods associated with the surrounding forest landscape include collection of non-timber forest products such as resin, vines and mushrooms.^[2]

History

Techo Sen Russey Treb Cambodian Royal Academy Park was established on 8 April 2014 by Royal Decree No. 436.^[1]

In February 2025, Cambodia's Ministry of Environment and the Royal Academy of Cambodia signed an agreement on cooperation for protection and management of the park, with officials citing issues including encroachment, illegal logging and forest fires.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Royal Decree No.436 on Establishment of "Techo Sen Russey Treb Cambodian Royal Academy Park"". OD Mekong Datahub. Open Development Cambodia. 8 April 2014.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Chhim, Sokhandara (28 October 2019). Opportunities and challenges for sustainable forest development: Techo Sen Russey Treb Park of Royal Academy of Cambodia, Preah Vihear Province (PDF) (Report). Royal Academy of Cambodia.
^ "Environment ministry, Royal Academy ink protection agreement on Techo Sen Russey Treb park". The Phnom Penh Post. 7 February 2025.

[ODM-RD436-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Royal Decree No.436 on Establishment of "Techo Sen Russey Treb Cambodian Royal Academy Park"". OD Mekong Datahub. Open Development Cambodia. 8 April 2014.

[RAC-2019-2] Chhim, Sokhandara (28 October 2019). Opportunities and challenges for sustainable forest development: Techo Sen Russey Treb Park of Royal Academy of Cambodia, Preah Vihear Province (PDF) (Report). Royal Academy of Cambodia.

[PPP-Agreement-2025-3] "Environment ministry, Royal Academy ink protection agreement on Techo Sen Russey Treb park". The Phnom Penh Post. 7 February 2025.

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Protected areas of Cambodia
National Parks	Botum Sakor National Park Central Cardamom Mountains 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 Veun Sai-Siem Pang National Park Virachey National Park
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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 Koh Kapik Prek Toal Stung Treng Ramsar Koh Kae Protected Resort Techo Sen Russey Treb Cambodian Royal Academy Park Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve
Former protected areas	Roneam Daun Sam Wildlife Sanctuary Snoul Wildlife Sanctuary