Shinta Mani Wild occupies a pristine 865 along the river valley in southern border of Cardamom National Forest. In 2010 Sokoun Chanpreda and Bill Bensley bought the concession with a clear vision to preserve and protect it. The camp employs 120 people, 70% of them friom local community, this avoid their involvement in disgraceful activity as poaching or tree-cutting. In this are there is a high number of endangered species of animals and plants, including 54 animals already in the IUCN Red List. It is a big effot preserve the forest and protect the inhabitants but Shinta Mani, though its activity, pursues this goal with dedication.