BIODIVERSITY IN THE CATCHMENT OF HIYARE RESERVOIR

Authors

  • M.P. de Silva Department of Botany. University of Ruhuna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31357/fesympo.v0i0.1221

Abstract

Data are presented on the site characteristics and land-use types, and on speciesof trees, shrubs, fishes, tetrapod reptiles, snakes, amphibians and birds. Theendemicity ofthe tree and shrub species is especially high, at -17.5 and 3l.5%.The catchment is therefore importantfor the preservation ofbiodiversity, as wellasfor its contribution to the water supply of the town ofGalle.

Author Biography

M.P. de Silva, Department of Botany. University of Ruhuna

Department of Botany. University of Ruhuna

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Published

2013-06-20

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Section

Forestry and Natural Resource Management