Background
On 13 March 2026, the Secretary-General of the Tonle Sap Authority, acting under guidance from the Minister in charge of the Authority, led a working group to review and verify data from inspections and assessments of land use in the Tonle Sap Lake area in Kampong Leaeng district, Kampong Chhnang province. The meeting was held at the district hall with participation from the district governor, deputy governor, relevant technical officials, and supporting armed and local competent forces.
Before the meeting, the working group conducted an on-site inspection along the demarcation line of Zone 3, described as flooded forest land requiring protection for biodiversity habitat and fish spawning and nursery functions, and as part of the ecological support system for the sustainability of the Tonle Sap Lake environment.
Scope of Application
The activity concerned land-use review and boundary verification within the Tonle Sap area in Kampong Leaeng district, including Zone 3 protected flooded forest areas and locations identified as newly encroached or subject to continued occupation and use.
The post states that the district’s defined land-use areas include:
– Zone 1: 13,131.61 hectares
– Zone 2: 23,138.60 hectares
– Zone 3: 58,430.42 hectares
The post also records boundary administration data for Zone 3, including 135 boundary posts and 131 cut-line markers, which were undergoing validity review, paint marking, and numbering.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The post reports several official actions:
– Review and verification of inspection and land-use assessment data for the Tonle Sap area in Kampong Leaeng district.
– Field inspection of the Zone 3 boundary demarcation line.
– Inspection of newly encroached land and continued occupation or use within Zone 3.
– Identification of priority locations for inclusion in plans to replant and restore flooded forest in Kampong Leaeng district.
– Ongoing verification, marking, and numbering of Zone 3 boundary posts and cut-line markers.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update is relevant for long-term land and area-management reference because it documents active verification of land-use conditions and protected-area boundaries in the Tonle Sap region. It indicates continued official scrutiny of land occupation and use in Zone 3, as well as administrative work on boundary markers and restoration planning.
For businesses, land users, and project planners, the post is a reference point showing that land status, boundary lines, and encroachment conditions in the Kampong Leaeng section of the Tonle Sap area were under official review as of March 2026. The post does not state new legal penalties or regulatory measures.
Official Source
Source: Tonle Sap Authority Facebook post published on 14 March 2026, referring to activities conducted on 13 March 2026 in Kampong Leaeng district, Kampong Chhnang province.
