This research paper is a part of capacity-building program to enhance the research skills of young researchers in the GMS countries. It is concluded that the CPA Popel was established by the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Environment in collaboration with Siem Reap Forestry Cantonment with the technical and final support from development partner (FAO). There was very limited community awareness and participation in the CPA establishment process. The management and operation capacity of CPA Popel is less effective in delivering its services stipulated in its statute, and might have been better if there were adequate legal instruments for establishment and operation of this CPA.

• Tiếng Anh