Koh Ker goes green on National Arbour Day

via Phnom Penh Post, 11 July 2023: In celebration of Arbour Day, the National Authority for Preah Vihear and local residents planted 500 tree saplings at the Koh Ker temple complex, aiming to greenify the roads and rejuvenate forest ecosystems while fostering environmental responsibility and love for conservation.

As part of the celebration of Arbour Day, the National Authority for Preah Vihear (NAPV), in collaboration with local residents, planted 500 tree saplings at the Koh Ker temple complex. This initiative was designed to greenify the area’s roads and rejuvenate forest ecosystems.

On July 9, the NAPV stated that this collective endeavour involved officials, forestry conservation agents, sanitation workers, tour guides and conservation security guards. Additionally, tourist and heritage police officers, village chiefs and local villagers also took part, planting a diverse array of 10 different tree species.

“We planted the tree saplings along the roads to enhance their aesthetic appeal and revive forestry ecosystems. This initiative also aimed to cultivate a sense of responsibility and love for the environment and forest conservation among the participants,” it said.

Source: Koh Ker goes green on National Arbour Day | Phnom Penh Post