Conflict-Ridden Land Concession Moved to New Forest Area
A decade-old rubber plantation project beset with disputes with local residents has had its 9,000 hectares relocated to an intact forest in Stung Treng.
Mech Dara Jan 17, 8:31 pm
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A decade-old rubber plantation project beset with disputes with local residents has had its 9,000 hectares relocated to an intact forest in Stung Treng.
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