just like placing a barrier that blocks the natural water flow of the lake. This kind of interference could cause soil erosion in the future. This is a Tonle Sap issue — it’s not something trivial.

They question why there must be Zones 1, 2 and 3,” said the minister. “Zone 3 is the flooded forest area, a critical fish habitat — it is the life of the Tonle Sap, alongside its water levels. We must ...