What We Do

Supporting globally threatened species in Siem Pang wildlife sanctuary.

Our Six Units

Each member of Rising Phoenix staff is dedicated to one of six units.

The Headquarters Unit (HQ) manages the company. It is responsible for fundraising and partnership development.

The Community Development Unit (CDU) is dedicated to working with local people to support livelihoods and improve food security. It works with 1300 families across 19 villages supporting the production of IBIS Rice, which increases household income and reduces pressure on forests within the wildlife santuary. This unit also ensures the health of livestock and reduces disease transmission by vaccinating locally owned cattle and buffalo populations. The CDU communicates with local people to foster a deeper understanding of the need for environmental stewardship.

The Biodiversity Monitoring Unit (BMU) monitors and researches biodiversity with a focus on Critically Endangered species. It is undertakes species restoration and re-introduction. Successful projects include Siamese crocodile re-introduction, elongated tortoise population reinforcement, and banteng translocation.

The Siem Pang PATROL Unit (SPPU) aims to reduce wildlife crime by cooperation with law enforcement agencies including the Department of Environment and the Royal Gendarmarie Khmer. There is a focus on prosecution of offenders.

The Logistics Support Unit (LSU) is responsible for infrastructure construction and maintenance and undertakes habitat management and restoration.

The Surveillance, Intelligence and Reporting Unit (SIRU) has a trained scout team that supports law enforcement, particularly snare removal. The unit also maps forest cover change and supports the development of our REDD+ project.

These units are the pillars that support the conservation of Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary.