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Conservation

Sri Lanka’s rapidly disappearing forest cover stands at approximately 18%. With increasing urbanization, shifting agriculture, illegal cultivation, encroachment, unsustainable as well as unplanned development, many of the country’s sanctuaries, natural environments, and the wildlife within need to be protected and conserved. Sri Lanka was named #1 travel destination by lonely planet in 2019 and with many of the country’s attractions based on its natural beauty, and biodiversity, increasing pressures of tourism also present new challenges to conservation.

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Our Work in Conservation

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    Implementing Conservation Laws especially with regard to maintaining the integrity of protected areas

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    Managing the District Representative system – district representatives allow for a local information network that gathers and shares up to date information on issues related to conservation, allowing for timely and appropriate action

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    Supporting and gathering data for ongoing legal cases filed by WNPS

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    Providing advice and guidance to donor agencies on ensuring due diligence including environment impact assessments being factored in when considering development projects

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    Working collectively with other conservation organizations to address violations of the Flora & Fauna Protection Ordinance, towards resolving the issues and offering permanent solutions