Lichen floral studies on Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. tree trunk in different eco -regions of Sri Lanka
Monday, March 10th, 2008Information on lichen flora in Sri Lanka is scarce. Therefore a study was carried out to investigate lichens growing on a tree species common to all five eco regions (Montane, Wet, Intermediate, Arid and Dry zone) of Sri Lanka. The common tree species found in all regions was Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (jak). Lichen flora found […]
Diversity of butterflies in the premises of Sabaragamuwa University Buttala, Sri Lanka
Monday, March 10th, 2008Sri Lanka celebrates exceptional butterfly diversity with 244 species from 11 families, and 20 endemics, distributed across many vegetation types. This study was conducted to assess the butterfly diversity, threats and conservation measures in the premises of Sabaragamuwa University, Buttala, in southeast region, Monaragala, a 125-acre woody area. A decade back, constructions imposed heavy anthropogenic […]
A study on tree diversity in lowland, sub-montane and upper montane forest formations along the Hapugastenna nature trail in the Peak Wilderness sanctuary
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Hapugastenna nature trail is one of sixth access way to peak “Sri-pada” that running through Peak Wilderness sanctuary. It starts at the middle way of southern boundary of the sanctuary between Rathganga and Waleboda and runs North-Western direction.
This study examined the tree diversity in different forest formations along the trail. Twelve plots (each 5 x […]
Historical changes in number of Endemic birds in Sri Lanka from 1852 to 2006
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Number of endemic bird species, which is special interest among the wildlife enthusiasts for all the time, continuously fluctuated in the ornithological history of Sri Lanka.
To clarify the number of endemic species present in Sri Lanka and to study the change of this number in the history of Ornithology in Sri Lanka, systematic literature survey […]
Pteridophyte flora of Udawattakele forest: the past, present and future
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Pteridophytes represent an important group in the plant kingdom. Approximately 11,300 Pteridophyte species have been described worldwide, of which about 360 species have been recorded in Sri Lanka. Most of Sri Lankan Pteridophyte species is concentrated in the understory of the rainforests of Central Highlands. Udawattakele forest with 132 ha was one of such highlands […]
Forest management through community participation in Sri Lanka (with reference to Kurunegala district)
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008A forest is an area with a high density of trees (or, historically, an area set aside for hunting). Plant communities covering large areas of the globe provide carbon-sink, oxygen-release, habitat, and soil-retention functions. Therefore, Earth’s forests constitute one of the most important aspects of our biosphere.
In response to escalating concerns about the degradation of […]
Perceptions of buffer zone villagers on conservation of Knuckles forest range
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Conservation measures and policies implemented by the state in the Knuckles forest have traditionally ignored the fact that human survival systems of fringe communities are largely based on resources of the forest. Thus, there is a constant conflict between the interests of the state and those of the peripheral communities. However, there is a growing […]
Positioning sustainable development as a people’s programme -the institutional response
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Institutionalization and intervention strategies today have come to play a major role in the public discourse. This is a truism of environmental law especially in the third world which is trying to keep pace with the global economic development while also carrying the burden of environmental degradation heritage that was passed on by the unscrupulous […]
Community engagement in forest resource protection in Sri Lanka dry zone: A success story
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008This paper describes the setting, the strategies utilized and the outcome of a pilot community forest protection project implemented in the Sri Lanka Dry Zone. The experiment was executed under a partnership between the Forest Department (FD) and the Sri Lanka Australia Natural Resource Management Project (SLANRMP) resourced by the Australian Aid International Development (AusAID). […]
The public trust doctrine and sustainable development: An aspect of environmental law
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008The objective of this study is to introduce the public trust doctrine and to examine its application in relation to sustainable development. To facilitate this study judgments of the superior courts of Sri Lanka, India, the United States and several other countries are referred to.
The international instruments relating to environment demonstrate the concern of the […]