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The '''Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity''' (ACCB) is a [[non-governmental organization]] in [[Cambodia]]. ACCB is the |
The '''Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity''' (ACCB) is a [[non-governmental organization]] in [[Cambodia]]. ACCB is "one of the first nature conservation and endangered wildlife rescue and breeding centre" in the country. It works towards the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity in Cambodia. Established in 2003 by the [[Germany|German]] organizations of [[Allwetterzoo Münster]] and the [[Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations]], ACCB's goals include the rehabilitation of confiscated wildlife, breeding of selected species, environmental education, local community involvement, research, and in-situ conservation.<ref name="eaza.net2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.eaza.net/News/Lists/Vacancies1/DispForm.aspx?ID=51 |title=Vacancies: Volunteer Keeper |last=Kist |first=Fleur |date=2010-02-18 |publisher=European Association of Zoos and Aquaria |accessdate=22 May 2011 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720151055/http://www.eaza.net/News/Lists/Vacancies1/DispForm.aspx?ID=51 |archivedate=20 July 2011 }}</ref> Dr. Stephan Goetz from [[Munich]] has provided major financial support via [[Stiftung Artenschutz]] (“Species Conservation Foundation”), a consortium of zoos and nature conservation organizations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tonghor.com/business-directory-1022.html |title=Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) |work=tonghor.com |accessdate=22 May 2011 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324103756/http://www.tonghor.com/business-directory-1022.html |archivedate=24 March 2012 }}</ref> The ACCB is a project (No. 04010) of the [[World Association of Zoos and Aquariums]].<ref name="accb-cambodia.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/index.php|title=Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity - A Kingdom of Cambodia/Goetz Project|date=2011-02-10|work=accb-cambodia.org|accessdate=22 May 2011| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110622082628/http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/index.php| archivedate= 22 June 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| url-status= live}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Situated on 25 hectares within the [[Phnom Kulen National Park]], ACCB is located in a remote, rural and isolated area of [[Siem Reap Province]] near the [[Angkor Wat]] temples.<ref name="eaza.net2010" /> It sits at the base of Kbal Spean mountain, {{convert|40|km}} north of [[Siem Reap]].<ref name="accb-cambodia.orgBackground " /> The climate is hot and humid. |
Situated on 25 hectares within the [[Phnom Kulen National Park]], ACCB is located in a remote, rural and isolated area of [[Siem Reap Province]] near the [[Angkor Wat]] temples.<ref name="eaza.net2010" /> It sits at the base of Kbal Spean mountain, {{convert|40|km}} north of [[Siem Reap]].<ref name="accb-cambodia.orgBackground " /> The climate is hot and humid. Various wild animals live in the adjacent forest, including [[Burmese hare]]s, [[Malayan porcupine]]s, [[northern pig-tailed macaque]]s, [[small Indian mongoose]] and numerous birds.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wild Guests in the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity |url=http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/wildguests.php |language=en}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Between 2001 and 2002, Kai-Olaf Krüger, project manager, and Isabell Stich, veterinarian, arrived in Cambodia from Germany to locate a site for the centre. The use of the site was granted in May 2002 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Goetz granted the main financial support, allowing construction to begin in April 2003. The education centre was built in 2004. Enclosures for mammals, birds and turtles, a quarantine facility, veterinary surgery area, residential housing, offices and storage areas were also constructed.<ref name="accb-cambodia.orgBackground ">{{cite web|url=http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/background.php|title=Background story of the ACCB|work=accb-cambodia.org|accessdate=22 May 2011}}</ref> |
Between 2001 and 2002, Kai-Olaf Krüger, project manager, and Isabell Stich, veterinarian, arrived in Cambodia from Germany to locate a site for the centre. The use of the site was granted in May 2002 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Goetz granted the main financial support, allowing construction to begin in April 2003. The education centre was built in 2004. Enclosures for mammals, birds and turtles, a quarantine facility, veterinary surgery area, residential housing, offices and storage areas were also constructed.<ref name="accb-cambodia.orgBackground ">{{cite web|url=http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/background.php|title=Background story of the ACCB|work=accb-cambodia.org|accessdate=22 May 2011}}</ref> |
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==Animals== |
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The ACCB has rescued, rehabilitated and released many important species of Cambodian wildlife, including rare mammals such as [[Asian palm civet]]s, [[Bengal slow loris]]es, [[Germain's langur]]s, [[leopard cat]]s, [[pileated gibbon]]s and [[Sunda pangolin]]s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mammals of Cambodia - Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity |url=http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/wildlife.php |language=en}}</ref> A great variety of birds have been rescued, several of which are water birds like [[Asian openbill]]s, [[black-crowned night heron]]s, [[cattle egret]]s, [[greater adjutant]]s, [[lesser adjutant]]s, [[lesser whistling duck]]s and [[little egret]]s, as well as [[Brahminy kite]]s, [[collared scops owl]]s, [[crested serpent eagle]]s, [[green peafowl]] and [[red-breasted parakeet]]s. <ref>{{cite web |title=Birds of Cambodia - Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity |url=http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/birds.php |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, the ACCB houses multiple species of reptiles, including [[Asian water monitor]]s, [[Burmese python]]s, [[elongated tortoise]]s, [[Mekong snail-eating turtle]]s, [[reticulated python]]s [[Enhydris|Tonlé Sap water snakes]] and [[yellow-headed temple turtle]]s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Birds of Cambodia - Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity |url=http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/reptiles.php |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Activities== |
==Activities== |
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ACCB's activities are centered around the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native Cambodian wildlife. This is accomplished in a variety of ways, such as the conservation breeding of certain globally threatened species, environmental education and awareness that raises capacity building for conservation, as well as in-situ conservation and research.<ref name="savethefrogs.com2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.savethefrogs.com/actions/frog-legs/images/Fauna%20Flora%20International%20-%20Frog%20Consumption%20Report%20-%20Cambodia.pdf|title=An Investigation into Frog Consumption and Trade in Cambodia by Species, Habitats and Ecosystems Team|author=Fauna & Flora International; The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity|date=July 2010|publisher=Fauna & Flora International |pages=1, 25|accessdate=22 May 2011}}</ref> The organization nurses trafficked animals back to health. It also provides shelter to approximately 100 native animals that appear on the [[endangered species]] list.<ref name="Lonely2007">{{cite book|author=Lonely Planet Publications (Firm)|title=Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & the Greater Mekong|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MHmyAAAAIAAJ|accessdate=22 May 2011|volume=1|year=2007|publisher=Lonely Planet|page=208}}</ref> An example of ACCB's activities, a joint initiative with [[Fauna and Flora International]], was the 2010 assessment of the collection and trade of [[amphibian]]s in Cambodia.<ref name="savethefrogs.com2010" /> |
ACCB's activities are centered around the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native Cambodian wildlife. This is accomplished in a variety of ways, such as the conservation breeding of certain globally threatened species, environmental education and awareness that raises capacity building for conservation, as well as in-situ conservation and research.<ref name="savethefrogs.com2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.savethefrogs.com/actions/frog-legs/images/Fauna%20Flora%20International%20-%20Frog%20Consumption%20Report%20-%20Cambodia.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723143635/http://www.savethefrogs.com/actions/frog-legs/images/Fauna%20Flora%20International%20-%20Frog%20Consumption%20Report%20-%20Cambodia.pdf |url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-07-23 |title=An Investigation into Frog Consumption and Trade in Cambodia by Species, Habitats and Ecosystems Team |author=Fauna & Flora International; The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity |date=July 2010 |publisher=Fauna & Flora International |pages=1, 25 |accessdate=22 May 2011 }}</ref> The organization nurses trafficked animals back to health. It also provides shelter to approximately 100 native animals that appear on the [[endangered species]] list.<ref name="Lonely2007">{{cite book|author=Lonely Planet Publications (Firm)|title=Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & the Greater Mekong|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MHmyAAAAIAAJ|accessdate=22 May 2011|volume=1|year=2007|publisher=Lonely Planet|page=208}}</ref> An example of ACCB's activities, a joint initiative with [[Fauna and Flora International]], was the 2010 assessment of the collection and trade of [[amphibian]]s in Cambodia.<ref name="savethefrogs.com2010" /> |
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Community events are held in [[Kun Riem]] village.<ref name="vultureday.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vultureday.org/2010/Organisation.php?code=251|title=Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB)|work=International Vulture Awareness Day Sept. 4, 2010|publisher=vultureday.org|accessdate=22 May 2011}}</ref> The site runs daily tours for a small donation. |
Community events are held in [[Kun Riem]] village.<ref name="vultureday.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.vultureday.org/2010/Organisation.php?code=251|title=Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB)|work=International Vulture Awareness Day Sept. 4, 2010|publisher=vultureday.org|accessdate=22 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100909044050/http://www.vultureday.org/2010/Organisation.php?code=251|archive-date=9 September 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> The site runs daily tours for a small donation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297390-d2639521-Reviews-Angkor_Centre_for_Conservation_and_Biodiversity-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html|title = Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (Siem Reap) - 2021 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (With Photos)}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 16 January 2024
The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) is a non-governmental organization in Cambodia. ACCB is "one of the first nature conservation and endangered wildlife rescue and breeding centre" in the country. It works towards the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity in Cambodia. Established in 2003 by the German organizations of Allwetterzoo Münster and the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations, ACCB's goals include the rehabilitation of confiscated wildlife, breeding of selected species, environmental education, local community involvement, research, and in-situ conservation.[1] Dr. Stephan Goetz from Munich has provided major financial support via Stiftung Artenschutz (“Species Conservation Foundation”), a consortium of zoos and nature conservation organizations.[2] The ACCB is a project (No. 04010) of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.[3]
Geography
[edit]Situated on 25 hectares within the Phnom Kulen National Park, ACCB is located in a remote, rural and isolated area of Siem Reap Province near the Angkor Wat temples.[1] It sits at the base of Kbal Spean mountain, 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Siem Reap.[4] The climate is hot and humid. Various wild animals live in the adjacent forest, including Burmese hares, Malayan porcupines, northern pig-tailed macaques, small Indian mongoose and numerous birds.[5]
History
[edit]Between 2001 and 2002, Kai-Olaf Krüger, project manager, and Isabell Stich, veterinarian, arrived in Cambodia from Germany to locate a site for the centre. The use of the site was granted in May 2002 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Goetz granted the main financial support, allowing construction to begin in April 2003. The education centre was built in 2004. Enclosures for mammals, birds and turtles, a quarantine facility, veterinary surgery area, residential housing, offices and storage areas were also constructed.[4]
Animals
[edit]The ACCB has rescued, rehabilitated and released many important species of Cambodian wildlife, including rare mammals such as Asian palm civets, Bengal slow lorises, Germain's langurs, leopard cats, pileated gibbons and Sunda pangolins.[6] A great variety of birds have been rescued, several of which are water birds like Asian openbills, black-crowned night herons, cattle egrets, greater adjutants, lesser adjutants, lesser whistling ducks and little egrets, as well as Brahminy kites, collared scops owls, crested serpent eagles, green peafowl and red-breasted parakeets. [7] Additionally, the ACCB houses multiple species of reptiles, including Asian water monitors, Burmese pythons, elongated tortoises, Mekong snail-eating turtles, reticulated pythons Tonlé Sap water snakes and yellow-headed temple turtles.[8]
Activities
[edit]ACCB's activities are centered around the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native Cambodian wildlife. This is accomplished in a variety of ways, such as the conservation breeding of certain globally threatened species, environmental education and awareness that raises capacity building for conservation, as well as in-situ conservation and research.[9] The organization nurses trafficked animals back to health. It also provides shelter to approximately 100 native animals that appear on the endangered species list.[10] An example of ACCB's activities, a joint initiative with Fauna and Flora International, was the 2010 assessment of the collection and trade of amphibians in Cambodia.[9]
Community events are held in Kun Riem village.[11] The site runs daily tours for a small donation.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kist, Fleur (2010-02-18). "Vacancies: Volunteer Keeper". European Association of Zoos and Aquaria. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB)". tonghor.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity - A Kingdom of Cambodia/Goetz Project". accb-cambodia.org. 2011-02-10. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Background story of the ACCB". accb-cambodia.org. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Wild Guests in the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity".
- ^ "Mammals of Cambodia - Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity".
- ^ "Birds of Cambodia - Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity".
- ^ "Birds of Cambodia - Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity".
- ^ a b Fauna & Flora International; The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (July 2010). "An Investigation into Frog Consumption and Trade in Cambodia by Species, Habitats and Ecosystems Team" (PDF). Fauna & Flora International. pp. 1, 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Lonely Planet Publications (Firm) (2007). Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & the Greater Mekong. Vol. 1. Lonely Planet. p. 208. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB)". International Vulture Awareness Day Sept. 4, 2010. vultureday.org. Archived from the original on 9 September 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (Siem Reap) - 2021 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (With Photos)".