Posted on September, 01 2025

Wild honey is one of Cambodia’s most important non-timber forest products (NTFPs), providing livelihoods for Bunong Indigenous communities living in and around protected areas in Mondulkiri province. In a 2023 study, WWF-Cambodia found that 18 community protected areas generated US$18 million in income annually from harvesting NTFPs, one-third of which came from wild honey.

By enhancing sustainable harvesting practices, honey marketing approaches and product quality, wild honey collection can better support communities and ecosystem protection. This project targets eight community protected areas with 1,478 households, the majority of which are Indigenous. By training these communities in harvesting methods, WWF-Cambodia ensures direct participation in sustainable natural resource management and access to ecosystem services.

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