Trees that Grow in Koh Kong

Photographer’s remarks

Cambodia’s forest stands – tall and strong but not well equipped to defend themselves from deforestation. A group of government officials from key ministries hope to change this. The officials walk through the forest as part of their field day visit. The man with a scarf from behind uses the scarf for protection from the blazing sun and the cloth to wipe the beads of sweat from his face. The color and pattern of this officer’s scarf is a proudly worn symbol of the spirit of Cambodia.