The Ministry of Environment will organise a Kesor Kol (Forest Orchid) Exhibition to mark the 3rd National Kesor Kol Forum, and the official launch of “Guidebook on Vegetables in Cambodia” at Aeon Mall Phnom Penh from April 7 to 9.

H.E. Say Samal, Minister of Environment will preside over the events with the expected participation of representatives of relevant ministries and institutions, embassies, partner organisations, private sector, national and international experts, and students.

According to an announcement of the Ministry of Environment, the forthcoming exhibition is aimed to inspire people to take part and support the protection and conservation of Cambodian forest orchid by raising the public awareness on the importance and value of forest orchid and plants in Cambodia; strengthening cooperation between public institutions and the private sector, especially building network of forest orchid lovers; by providing opportunities for the private sector to contribute to the protection, conservation and management of natural resources in Cambodia; and by promoting the richness of forest orchid, plants, spices, vegetables and fruits in Cambodia.

Various species of forest orchid, rare plants, ornamental plants, and various natural products will be displayed at the exhibition, along with fashion show, traditional art performance and concert.

Cambodia has established the Kesor Kol Sok An Phnom Kulen Research and Conservation Centre in Banteay Srei district, Siem Reap province to preserve forest orchid seeds, and so far the centre has collected some 5,000 samples from Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, Kampot, Preah Vihear and Siem Reap provinces.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP)