Rising Phoenix: Logistics Support Unit

Logistics Support Unit

The Logistics Support Unit (LSU) centres on infrastructure maintenance as a vital function of the Rising Phoenix. This includes constructing Trapeangs as an essential feature of Siem Pang's ecosystems.

2024 Waterhole Construction

During 2024, the LSU has embarked on a series of landscape improvements within the sanctuary and its surrounding villages. Boeung Nava is a shallow natural wetland located close to Khamphouk village in the West of Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary. After a site visit and assessment by the Rising Phoenix management team we chose this natural feature as a perfect rewilding site for Siamese crocodile. To improve the site further, we excavated a deeper water body. Within 10 days, we mobilized heavy machinery to excavated 5400 cubic meters of soil - equivalent to 900 truckloads - from the open area of the site, thereby doubling the area available for crocodiles. Care was taken to both maintain the richly vegetated areas of the site, and ensure that a gentle slope was given to the excavations so that deer can safely use the waterhole for drinking. We used the same methods at four smaller waterholes within the sanctuary, helping to provide year-round water for wildlife in an attempt to limit their need to leave the safety of the protected area during the height of the dry season when water is scarce.

In response to improving climate change resilience and adaptation for our local communities, Rising Phoenix supported the creation of 30 irrigation ponds for farmers participating in the Ibis Rice scheme. The three villages: Pong Kriel, Keh Svay, and Keh Krom, were provided with 10 irrigation ponds each. These 30 ponds now help maintain 319 hectares of paddy fields for 102 households in the three villages. Following Khmer tradition, upon successful completion of the work, we held a small ceremony attended by the Siem Pang District Governor.