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Field study in the South West Cluster
Figure 3: The total economic value of the South-West Cluster Protected Areas to provincial economies
| Direct Values Physical products that can be consumed directly |
Indirect Values Environmental functions and ecological services |
Option Values Premium placed on future possible uses and functions |
Existence Values Intrinsic significance, regardless of use |
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Bokor National Park |
Utilisation of NTFPs by local communities Ox-cart logging Tourism Human habitation |
Regular and clean water supplies for Kampot town and other settlements Watershed and protected catchment for rice irrigation and oil palm plantations Watershed and protected catchment for hydropower Biodiversity habitat for rare and endangered species |
Future opportunities for tourism, water development, commercial applications of wild species and gene pool | Global biodiversity, natural heritage, local cultural and spiritual values |
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Kirirom National Park |
Utilisation of NTFPs by local communities Extraction of firewood and charcoal for sale Tourism Human habitation |
Regular and clean water supplies for Kompong Speu and other settlements Watershed and protected catchment for proposed and existing reservoirs Watershed and protected catchment for rice irrigation Watershed and protected catchment for hydropower Biodiversity habitat for rare and endangered species |
Future opportunities for tourism, water development, commercial applications of wild species and gene pool | Global biodiversity, natural heritage, local cultural and spiritual values |
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Ream National Park |
Utilisation of NTFPs by local communities Extraction of firewood and charcoal for sale Fisheries Tourism Human habitation |
Mangrove protection against shoreline erosion, saltwater intrusion and storm damage Watershed and protected catchment for rice irrigation, fruit trees and oil palm plantations Mangrove breeding and nursery area for fish and crustaceans Biodiversity habitat for rare and endangered species |
Future opportunities for tourism, water development, commercial applications of wild species and gene pool | Global biodiversity, natural heritage, local cultural and spiritual values |
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Kep National Park |
Fisheries Tourism Human habitation |
Future opportunities for tourism, water development, commercial applications of wild species and gene pool | Global biodiversity, natural heritage, local cultural and spiritual values | |
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| National, provincial and local economies | Household food security, healthcare, fisheries, agriculture, income, employment, energy, tourism, business and trade, government revenues, reduced poverty and sustainable livelihoods | Urban and rural sanitation, water supplies, health and energy services; fisheries and agriculture production; tourism development; secure infrastructure and settlement | Future economic prosperity, development and growth opportunities | Cultural, historical and environmental utility and welfare |
Review of protected areas and their role in socio-economic development
in the four countries of the lower Mekong River region
page updated: 02/01/04