WHO WE ARE

A politically independent nature conservation society

The Parks Society of Cambodia, also known as Parks Cambodia, is a registered non governmental charity. It is operated by national and international volunteers. The Society combines international management expertise with in-depth field experience. An Executive Director  assisted by a board of advisors oversees program implementations. The Parks Society is politically independent and works with all stakeholders of protected areas, in particular local communities.

The archeological sites of Angkor were declared the first national park of South East Asia in 1925. Cambodia has 23 protected areas, including 7 national parks. All of them are threatened by commercial logging and other illegal activities. Underfunded and understaffed, Cambodia's parks are dying quickly. The Parks Society aims to help implement efficient and sustained conservation for all protected areas of Cambodia.

Follow Kouprey! Our mascot is the legendary Bos Sauveli,  known  by Cambodians as Kouprey (Forest Bull).  Kouprey is the country's national animal. Folk traditions describe Kouprey as being wise beyond his years and  strong as an elephant. Unfortunately, Kouprey's home forests have dramatically decreased over the past years. He came knocking on our door some time ago, so we gave him the job.