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The '''Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity''' (ACCB) is an [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]] in [[Cambodia]]. It is located in [[Siem Reap Province]] near the [[Angkor Wat]] temples. ACCB is 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 by nursing trafficked animals back to health. Major financial support has been provided by Dr. Stephan Goetz from [[Munich]], [[Germany]] via the German foundation [[Stiftung Artenschutz]], an initiative comprised of 50 zoos and nature conservation organisations.<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}}</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}}</ref> Free tours are available.<ref name="Ray2009">{{cite book|last=Ray|first=Nick|title=Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & the Greater Mekong|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0smGIn5WJhEC&pg=PA215|accessdate=22 May 2011|date=1 September 2009|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=9781741791747|pages=215–}}</ref> |
The '''Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity''' (ACCB) is an [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]] in [[Cambodia]]. It is located in [[Siem Reap Province]] near the [[Angkor Wat]] temples. ACCB is 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 by nursing trafficked animals back to health. Major financial support has been provided by Dr. Stephan Goetz from [[Munich]], [[Germany]] via the German foundation [[Stiftung Artenschutz]], an initiative comprised of 50 zoos and nature conservation organisations.<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}}</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}}</ref> Free tours are available.<ref name="Ray2009">{{cite book|last=Ray|first=Nick|title=Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & the Greater Mekong|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0smGIn5WJhEC&pg=PA215|accessdate=22 May 2011|date=1 September 2009|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=9781741791747|pages=215–}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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Between 2001 and 2002, Kai-Olaf Krüger, project manager, and Isabell Stich, veterinarian, arrived in Cambodia from Germany. They located a 25 hectares site for the centre at the base of Kbal Spean mountain, {{convert|40|km}} north of [[Siem Reap]]. 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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Revision as of 18:34, 22 May 2011
The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) is an NGO in Cambodia. It is located in Siem Reap Province near the Angkor Wat temples. ACCB is 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 by nursing trafficked animals back to health. Major financial support has been provided by Dr. Stephan Goetz from Munich, Germany via the German foundation Stiftung Artenschutz, an initiative comprised of 50 zoos and nature conservation organisations.[1] The ACCB is a project (No. 04010) of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.[2] Free tours are available.[3]
History
Between 2001 and 2002, Kai-Olaf Krüger, project manager, and Isabell Stich, veterinarian, arrived in Cambodia from Germany. They located a 25 hectares site for the centre at the base of Kbal Spean mountain, 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Siem Reap. 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]
References
- ^ "Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB)". tonghor.com. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity - A Kingdom of Cambodia/Goetz Project". accb-cambodia.org. 2011-02-10. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ Ray, Nick (1 September 2009). Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & the Greater Mekong. Lonely Planet. pp. 215–. ISBN 9781741791747. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Background story of the ACCB". accb-cambodia.org. Retrieved 22 May 2011.