Sri Lanka is working to protect all of its mangroves. Not only can mangrove forests capture carbon and protect against floods, they also act as nurseries for fish and marine animals.

The Sri Lankan government earlier this year transferred the administration of non-protected forests, known as “other state forests” (OSF), to regional authorities, with a view to releasing ...

Nestled in the eastern edge of Sri Lanka’s Uva province, Nilgala stands out as a landscape of remarkable ecological and ...

This Sri Lankan hilltop town is home to mesmerizing cultural landmarks and stunning vistas - it's also one of the friendliest ...

Sri Lanka's highlands are situated in the south-central part of the island. The property comprises the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, the Horton Plains National Park and the Knuckles Conservation ...

The percentage of forests in the countries of the world is considered to be 31% and it is commendable that the percentage of forests in Sri Lanka is at 30%, FCD officials said. COPA questioned the ...

Sri Lanka becomes the first nation to comprehensively protect all of its mangrove forests, using a model that conservationists hope other nations will adopt.

The Conservator General of Forests K.M.A Bandara said that the media reports implying that Sri Lanka’s forest cover has decreased to 16% are false. He said this in response to a query made regarding ...

It shows that forests are the preferred foraging sites for the island’s endangered Indian pangolins, ... Banner image of a pangolin in a southwestern forest in Sri Lanka, courtesy of Priyan Perera.

Forests, Prof. Kotagama argued, are the backbone of Sri Lanka’s environment. They regulate water cycles, prevent soil erosion, and support both wildlife and human populations. The shrinking of these ...

For example, there is no 29.6% forest cover in Sri Lanka. Forest is about land, which is now being used as political bribery. Reforestation in the country is not adequate.