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ACCB is located in in a remote, rural and isolated area of [[Siem Reap Province]] near the [[Angkor Wat]] temples |
Situated within the [[Phnom Kulen National Park]], ACCB is located in in a remote, rural and isolated area of [[Siem Reap Province]] near the [[Angkor Wat]] temples.<ref name="eaza.net2010" /> The climate is hot and humid. |
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Revision as of 19:23, 22 May 2011
The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) is an NGO in Cambodia. 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. 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, a foundation comprised of zoos and nature conservation organizations.[2] The ACCB is a project (No. 04010) of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.[3]
Geography
Situated within the Phnom Kulen National Park, ACCB is located in in a remote, rural and isolated area of Siem Reap Province near the Angkor Wat temples.[1] The climate is hot and humid.
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]
Activities
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.[5] The organization nurses trafficked animals back to health. It also provides shelter to approximately 100 native animals that appear on the endangered species list.[6]
Community events are held in Kun Riem village.[7] Free tours are available.[8]
References
- ^ a b Kist, Fleur (18/02/2010). "Vacancies: Volunteer Keeper". European Association of Zoos and Aquaria. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "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.
- ^ "Background story of the ACCB". accb-cambodia.org. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "An Investigation into Frog Consumption and Trade in Cambodia by Species, Habitats and Ecosystems Team" (PDF). Fauna & Flora International. July 2010. p. 25. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ 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. 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.