Background The Prey Thom Popel Community-Protected Area (PTPCPA) is located in Popel village, Khnorng Phnom commune, Svay Leu district, Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Established to conserve natural resources, the community has traditionally depended on harvesting forest by-products as its main livelihood. With 490 members, including 143 women and 45 youth, the community faces increasing challenges […]