Mangrove Environmental Conservation
Highlights
Kampot, situated in south western region of Cambodia is becoming very popular due to it’s abundance of natural beauty and french cultural heritage. This area is often viewed as the place which reflects the true Cambodia. Slow paced, relaxed yet vibrant with a beautiful environment and landscape.
The French architectural legacy still remains in many parts of this town. It is often viewed as a place which truly reflects rural Cambodia. With its slow paced, relaxed and vibrant environment intertwined with its beautiful landscape, it offers a truly unforgettable experience. Of the town’s 2,500 inhabitants, over 80% are directly dependent on the region’s long-standing fishing industry.
A vital necessity for this is the management of mangrove plantation. Unfortunately, in recent years, numerous mangrove sites have been removed from the river banks. Instead, many locals favour salt plantations, as these offer a greater short-term profit. This has contributed to a severe increase in illegal fishing within the province.
The aim of this project is to conserve mangrove plantations. The objective is to reverse the trend of removing mangrove sites, which has seen a rapid increase during recent years as local salt farms have taken precedence. This can realistically only be achieved through the education of younger generations, combined with the continual physical work of planting new mangroves.
Typical day
On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarize you with the surroundings as well as local culture. This will include tours of the local area, Khmer cultural lessons to guide you through the do's and don'ts and language basics. On an average, you will be working for about 6 hours in a day on the project. On Mondays, you will start planning the project with the coordinator assigned to you, after having breakfast. Once you plan the project and receive the relevant information, you can have lunch and then leave to work at the community location on your volunteer mangrove conservation program. Once your work for the day is complete, you can then return to the centre and attend a meeting where you can provide feedback regarding the first day at your placement.
From Tuesday to Friday, your day will begin a bit early. You will be taken to the project site and assigned with particular tasks for the day. A support coordinator will be around for you during the project. Then, in the afternoon after lunch, you will work at the conservation location where the mangrove restoration is taking place.
Modest clothing (covering your legs and shoulders) is requested outside of the accommodation for respect of the community.
Free-time activities
Snorkling
Souvenirs
Zoo
Opera
Meditation
Program Requirements
Included Services
- Arrival airport transfer
- 3 Meals p/day weekdays, 2 meals p/day weekends
- Accommodation (Volunteer Centers – shared dorm style rooms)
- Daily ground transportation (to/from project)
- Training & supervision as required
- Use of necessary equipment incl program materials
- 24/7 emergency assistance, volunteer support, local guiding and advice
- Touring & excursions as per itinerary
- Certificate of Completion
Volunteers stay in traditional riverside community bungalow. Bedrooms will be shared between 1 to 2 people per room on a single-gender basis. You will be provided with three delicious and nutritious meals per day, with traditional local flavourings. This project allows for an authentic traditional Cambodian experience.
The bathrooms are shared, with cold showers and authentic toilets (bucket style!).
For the more adventurous participants, we can offer an open-plan riverside accommodation. Whilst this is the best way to see the nature of the two options, bringing a mosquito net is a must for this.
Numerous ATMs can be found in the town (ANZ Royal Bank and Canadia Bank) which is 8km by tuk-tuk.
Kampot accommodation includes;
- 3 Meals p/day included
- Free beverages
- 2 persons p/room
- No Wifi in public areas
- No Laundry facilities
- No Safety deposit box
- No Lockable rooms
- Cold shower
- No Private bathrooms
- Bed Linen (no towels)
- Mosquito protection
- No Fans (no air-con)
There is almost no 3G reception or WiFi on site. The nearest town is 8kms away, where you can find numerous internet cafes.
Dates & Fees
Details on arrival
Program fees
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