Samlaut Multiple Use Area

Samlaut Multiple Use Area
Samlaut Multiple Use Area
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Location	Battambang Province, Cambodia
Nearest city	Battambang
Coordinates	12°43′3″N 102°38′22″E / 12.71750°N 102.63944°E
Area	599.16 km2 (231.34 sq mi)
Established	1993
Governing body	Cambodian Ministry of Environment

Samlaut Multiple Use Area is a 599.16 km² (231.34 sq mi) large multiple use management area in northwestern Cambodia that was established in 1993.^[1] It is part of the Cardamom Mountains in Battambang and Pailin Provinces.

Samlout was declared a protected area in 1993 by King Norodom Sihanouk along with other forests and preserves. Samlout is the last remaining tropical rainforest in north-western Cambodia, covering 60,000 hectares. It is home to a wide array of rare vegetation and wildlife, including the endangered Asian elephant.^[2]

Samlout's network of rivers provides the main drinking water, food and health securities for almost 1 million people. Tens of thousands of small farmers rely on its water system to irrigate crops before flowing into the country's largest permanent body of fresh water, the Tonle Sap Lake. Samlout's Stung Sangker River plays an essential role supporting the lake's important fishery and lowland agricultural lands.

Due to the limited financial capabilities of Cambodia, Samlout receives little government support for wildlife management and law-enforcement for nature conservation. In 2003, external funding and cooperation with the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation (MJP) opened up for foreign support and assistance for proper protection of Samlaut Multiple Use Area. On 3 October 2006, MJP, the Cambodian Ministry of Environment and the National Park Service of the United States signed an agreement making the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks sister parks to Samlaut. The agreement facilitates the sharing of experience, skills, technical knowledge, and professional abilities between the two protected areas.^[2]

In 2009, MJP entered into discussions with Cambodian and Thai park officials on the need to create a Transboundary Peace Park between Samlout and 2 Thai border parks (Namtok Khlong Kaew National Park and Kahlong Kreua Wai Wildlife Sanctuary). The three protected areas combined cover nearly 110,000 hectares.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Protected Planet (2018). "Samlaut Multiple Use Management Area". United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 26 Dec 2018.
^ ^a ^b Tim Sheehan. "Compact ties Sequoia, park in Cambodia". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved 2006-10-13.

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[wdpa-1] Protected Planet (2018). "Samlaut Multiple Use Management Area". United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 26 Dec 2018.

[fbee-2] Tim Sheehan. "Compact ties Sequoia, park in Cambodia". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved 2006-10-13.

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v t e Battambang province
Capital: Battambang
Banan District	Kantueu Muoy Kantueu Pir Bay Damram Chheu Teal Chaeng Mean Chey Phnum Sampov Snoeng Ta Kream
Thma Koul District	Ta Pung Ta Meun Ou Ta Ki Chrey Anlong Run Chrouy Sdau Boeng Pring Kouk Khmum Bansay Traeng Rung Chrey
Battambang Municipality (city)	Tuol Ta Aek Preaek Preah Sdach Rotanak Chamkar Samraong Sla Kaet Kdol Doun Teav Ou Mal Voat Kor Ou Char Svay Pao
Bavel District	Bavel Khnach Romeas Lvea Prey Khpos Ampil Pram Daeum Kdol Tahen Khlaeng Meas Boeung Pram
Ek Phnom District	Preaek Norint Samraong Knong Preaek Khpob Preaek Luong Peam Aek Prey Chas Kaoh Chiveang
Moung Ruessei District	Moung Kear Prey Svay Ruessei Krang Chrey Ta Loas Kakaoh Prey Touch Robas Mongkol
Rotanak Mondol District	Sdau Andaeuk Haeb Phlov Meas Traeng Reaksmei Songha
Sangkae District	Anlong Vil Norea Ta Pon Roka Kampong Preah Kampong Preang Reang Kesei Ou Dambang Muoy Ou Dambang Pir Voat Ta Muem
Samlout District	Ta Taok Kampong Lpov Ou Samrel Sung Samlout Mean Chey Ta Sanh
Sampov Loun District	Sampov Lun Angkor Ban Ta Sda Santepheap Serei Mean Chey Chrey Seima
Phnum Proek District	Phnum Proek Pech Chenda Chakrei Barang Thleak Ou Rumduol
Kamrieng District	Kamrieng Boeng Reang Ou Da Trang Ta Saen Ta Krai
Koas Krala District	Thipakdei Koas Krala Hab Preah Phos Doun Ba Chhnal Moan
Rukhak Kiri District	Prek Chik Prey Tralach Mukh Reah Sdok Pravoek Basak

v t e Protected areas of Cambodia
National Parks	Botum Sakor National Park Central Cardamom Mountains National Park Hun Sen Russei Trep 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 Vensai Siempang National Park Virachey National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries	Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary Chhaeb Wildlife Sanctuary Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Sankos Wildlife Sanctuary Phnom Thnout-Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary Prek Prasab Wildlife Sanctuary Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary Sambor Wildlife Sanctuary Sanka Rokhavan Wildlife Sanctuary Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary Sre Pok Wildlife Sanctuary Stung Sen Wildlife Sanctuary Tatai Wildlife Sanctuary
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 Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve Stung Treng Ramsar Koh Kae Protected Resort
Former protected areas	Roneam Daun Sam Wildlife Sanctuary Snoul Wildlife Sanctuary