Honey hunting has enhanced the livelihoods of local communities and supported forest conservation efforts in Preah Vihear province, as efforts are made to improve the sustainability, sanitary norms and environmentally-friendly nature of the trade.
Honey hunting has enhanced the livelihoods of local communities and supported forest conservation efforts in Preah Vihear province, as efforts are made to improve the sustainability, sanitary norms and environmentally-friendly nature of the trade.
Cambodia has millions of sugar palms dotting the countryside and the multi-purpose tree is a national icon. Another lesser-known type of palm tree – the talipot palm – is not as common in Cambodia and has had less obvious uses traditionally for agriculture or industry. Now, a community enterprise has started selling long-lasting household products made from its wood.