Global InformationPeam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary information
| Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Khmer: ដែនជម្រកសត្វព្រៃពាមក្រសោប | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
 Mangrove forest and pedestrian bridge. | |
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| Location | Koh Kong Province, Cambodia |
| Coordinates | 11°30′31″N 103°05′50″E / 11.5086°N 103.0973°E |
| Area | 245.91 km2 (94.95 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1993[1] |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment |
Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in southwestern Cambodia, covering 245.91 km2 (94.95 sq mi). It was established in 1993.[2][1]
The area is known for its mangroves and numerous islands separated by a maze of bays and channels. It boasts a unique mangrove ecosystem consisting of 23,750 hectares and has around 10,000 people living within its borders. The area is influenced by inter-tidal levels and water from highland areas. Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary provides favorable conditions for fishery and other resources. Many people have resided on and done various occupations for their livelihoods and are dependent upon the natural resources in the area, including intensive shrimp aquaculture, large-scale charcoal production, and other purposes.[3]
- ^ a b c d World Database on Protected Areas (2018). "Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary". Protected Planet, United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 26 Dec 2018.
- ^ "Royal decree on Establishment of Natural Protected Areas (1993 ) - OD Mekong Datahub". data.opendevelopmentcambodia.net. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary: Insights into Life in the Mangroves Archived 2011-10-02 at the Wayback Machine, International Symposium on Protection and Management of Coastal Marine Ecosystem.