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Vol. 29 (2025): Proceedings of the 29th Forestry and Environment Symposium
International Forestry and Environment Symposium, orchestrated by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, continues its legacy as the oldest and most esteemed symposium in South Asia dedicated to forestry and environmental discourse. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for researchers, academics, professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to come together, share insights, and engage with the latest advancements in the forestry and environmental sectors.
Since its inaugural event themed "Forestry for Development" at Coral Gardens Hotel, Hikkaduwa, in 1995, the Symposium has received widespread recognition among academics and professionals in the forestry and environmental sectors, both within Sri Lanka and internationally. Currently, it stands as an ideal platform that fosters connections with well-established research networks, showcasing exceptional research work and contributing to the visibility of outstanding contributions. The International Forestry and Environment Symposium goes beyond serving as a platform for knowledge exchange, making a significant regional and national impact by spreading insights and ideas across various sub-disciplines within forestry and environmental sciences.
This year, the 29th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, is held under the theme “A Multi-Sectoral Approach to a Sustainable Future," emphasizes collaborative efforts across diverse sectors to address global challenges and achieve long-term sustainability goals. The symposium sessions delve into various aspects of this theme, presenting research findings across 12 key areas. These include Forest and Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Environmental Economics and Resource Management, Climate Change and Disaster Management, Biomass and Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Land Use and Urban Development, Wood Science and Wood Based Industries, Environmental Engineering and Green Technology, Geology, Soil and Water Resource Management, and a Citizen Science Forum. The Symposium Proceedings compile 205 abstracts of scientific studies contributed by researchers from both local and international researchers.
The Organizing Committee of the symposium expresses heartfelt appreciation to the stakeholders whose support has been pivotal in ensuring the success of this esteemed event. We also express our appreciation to all authors, reviewers, participants, session chairpersons, and the academic and non-academic staff of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, as well as the students, for their unwavering support in making this event a reality.
Published:
2025-04-22
Forest and Natural Resource Management
Waste Management and Pollution Control
Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Sustainable Tourism
Geology, Soil and Water Resource Management
Environmental Engineering and Green Technology
Sustainable Land Use and Urban Development
Environmental Economics and Resource Management.
Biomass and Sustainable Energy
Wood Science, Wood and Non Wood Industry
Poster Session
Climate Change and Disaster Management
Citizen Science Forum
The Forestry and Environment Symposium is an annual event organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura since 1995. Since 2005 it is conducted as an international conference drawing research scientists, experts and academics from all over the world providing a forum for national and international scientists and professionals in the field of Environment and Natural Resource sectors to present their research findings, and network with policy makers and industry.
