Vol. 20 (2015): 20th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31357/fesympo.v20i0

Published: 2015-10-15

Articles

Antibacterial Activity of Isolated Cyanobacteria Species Oscillatoria sp.

W.A.M.A Wijesekara, P.M. Manage
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Use of Reverse Osmosis Reject Water for Value Addition in Coco Substrate Industry

J.A.M. Wijeratna, M.W. Jayaweera, J.M.A. Manatunge, W.B. Gunawardana, A.A.S.U. Gunarathna, M.I. Sudasinghe
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Forestry and Natural Resource Management

Resource Partitioning and Niche Overlap in Three Sympatric Species of Dragonflies (Anisoptera Libellulidae) in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

I.S. Ileperuma Arachchi, S. Wickramasinghe
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Cultural and Reproductive Variability of Corynespora cassiicola from Different Host Plants

M.M.K. Peiris, T.H.P.S. Fernando, D. Gunawardana, E.A.D.N. Nishantha, G.P.W.P.P. Seneviratne
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A Preliminary Investigation of the Habitat Selection of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a Tropical Lowland Forest in South-West Sri Lanka

M.G.T. Pabasara, P.K.P. Perera, N.P. Dayawansa
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Assessment of Ecological Health of Sunnambar and Ariankuppam Estuaries(Southeast Coast of India)

S. Ajmal Khan, P.S. Lyla, T. Sudhagar, S. Manokaran
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Spatial Distribution and Species Composition of Seagrasses in Mannar Lagoon

R.R.M.K.P Ranatunga, P.D.R.S. Pethiyagoda
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Phenotypical Variation and Characterisation of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Varieties

N. Krishnapillai, R.S.W. Wijeratnam
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Identifying Polymorphism among Females of the Spiny-Backed Spider Thelacantha

P. Shreeganesh, S. Goodacre, G. Kanapathy
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Composition and Functional Diversity of the Avifaunal Community at an Urban Landfill in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

S.S. Marasinghe, P.K.P. Perera, N.P. Dayawansa
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Growth of Acropora formosa Fragments in In-situ Coral Nurseries at Polhena Reef, Matara, Sri Lanka

C. Siriwardhana, R.R.M.K.P Ranatunga
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National Survey on Terrapins and Tortoises of Sri Lanka: Current Status of Terrapins in Six Districts, with Future Prospects

D.M.S.S. Karunarathna, W.M.S. Botejue, D.E. Gabadage
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Preliminary Attempts to Conserve Bryophytes in Lowland Forests of Sri Lanka: A Case Study at Yagirala Forest Reserve

M.A.B.N. Gunarathne, I.U. Kariyawasam, S.C.K. Rubasinghe
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Reproductive Biology of the Three Spot Swimming Crab (Portunus sanguinolentus) Occurring in the Coastal Waters off Negombo, Sri Lanka with Novel Approach to Determine the Maturity Stage of Male Gonads

H.B.U.G.M. Wimalasiri, D.C.T. Dissanayake
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Causes and Deaths of Peacocks in the Southern Expressway from Pinnanduwa to Godagama

I. Ariff, S. Mohamed
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Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Passiflora suberosa L. on Blood Glucose Levels of Male Mice

S.A.H.P. Sudasinghe, L.D.C. Peiris
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Comparative Study of Growth and Carrageenan Content of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Doty in Pen Culture and Raft Culture in Palk Bay Waters of Ramanthapuram District, Southeast Coast of India

A. Perumal, P. Chellaiah, S. Rao
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Determination of Micro-Habitat Preference of Adenomus kelaartii (Amphibia: Bufonidae) in and around Thotaha Stream, Yagirala Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka

H.D.D.C. Gunasekara, W.A.D. Mahaulpatha
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Present Status of Coral Reefs in Southern Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka: A Base Study from Hikkaduwa to Tangalle

S.M.D. Athukorala, T.P. Kumara
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Estuarine Mysids in Sri Lanka: Implications for Conservation

N.N. Punchihewa
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First Record of Cheilostome Encrusting Bryozoan, Celleporaria volsella from Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka

M.M.K.I. Marasinghe, R.R.M.K.P. Ranatunga, A.C. Anil, R.L. Weerasinghe
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Avifaunal Diversity and Abundance at Kammalakkulama Tank in Mihintale, Sri Lanka

H.K.S. De Zoysa, T.V. Sundarabarathy
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Seed Dispersal Potential of Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) in Kumaragala Forest Reserve, Matale District, Sri Lanka

D. Chathuranga, K.B. Ranawana, C.S. Wijesundara, D. Jayasinghe
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Causes for the Rude Behavior of Elephants in and around the Udawalawe National Park

I. Ariff
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Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) Control the Population of House Flies (Musca domestica) in Garbage Dumping Sites: A Comparison between Two Garbage Dumping Sites, Kandy, Sri Lanka

R.L. Jayaratne, I.C. Perera, D.W. Weerakoon, S.W. Kotagama
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Composition of Soil Seed Banks in Relation to Four Different Land Use Patterns in Tropical Moist Forest Lands of Southwest Lowlands, Sri Lanka

W.H.M.S.N. Weerasinghe, B.M.P. Singhakumara
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Distribution of Water Monitor (Varanus salvator salvator) in Bellanwila-Attidiya Sanctuary, Sri Lanka

P.H.S.P. Chandrasiri, W.A.D. Mahaulpatha
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Diversity of Ascidians from the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (GNBR), India

G. Ananthan, A.S. Prabhu, R. Sathishkumar, C. Stalin
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Morphological Variation of Vegetative Phase among Ma Wee (Oryza sativa L.) Accessions during Non-Inductive Growing Season for Flowering

W.H.D.U Pushpakumari, S. Geekiyanage
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Values for and Tolerance towards Elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) In and Around Victoria-Randenigala-Rantambe Sanctuary

M.G.C. Sooriyabandara
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Amphibians Diversity (Amphibia: Anura) at Hotel Tree of Life, Kandy

P. Perera, T. Somarathne
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Diversity of Macro-invertebrates with Respect to Selected Environmental Variables of Walawe River Upstream

H.P.S.U. Chandrarathna, T. Priadarshana, H.B. Asanthi
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Activity Budget and Drey Building of Free-Ranging Grizzled Giant Squirrel

M. Perera, S. Wickramasinghe
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Development of Price Forecasting Model for Common Timbers Available in Sri Lanka

A.L. Sandika
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Prediction of Height, Breast Height Diameter and Volume of Eucalyptus microcorys of Sri Lanka

P.G.A.L. Kumara, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe
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Web GIS Based Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) System for Forestry Management in Sri Lanka

D.M.S.L.B. Dissanayake
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Detection of Microbial Degradation of Natural Rubber Latex by Isolated Native Bacteria in Sri Lanka

G.Y. Liyanage, P.M. Manage, P.M. Manage
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Biomass Partitioning and Accumulation in Tectona grandis (Teak) at Young Stage

S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, K.A.J. Erandaka
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Ensuring Environmental Sustainability through Public Consultation in Canada's Environmental Assessment Process: Lessons Learnt

H. Ranasinghe
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SSR Marker Based Molecular Characterisation of Finger Millet Accessions of India and Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka

P.W. Wakista, P.N. Dasanayaka, R.J. Illeperuma, S.A.C.N. Perera
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Estimation of Stem Carbon Stock of Selected Eucalyptus grandis Plantations in Up Country Sri Lanka

A.M.H.L. Aththanayake, W.A.R.T.W. Bandara
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Study on the Determination of Sri Lankan Timber with Least Shrinkage Movement for Furniture and Joinery Work

T.D. Fernando, H. Amarasekera
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Effect of Some Leaf Characteristics on Determination of Leaf Chlorophyll Content of Hevea brasiliensis with SPAD-502 Chlorophyll Meter

L.K.I. Madushani, K.V.V.S. Kudaligama, P.E. Kaliyadasa, K.M.E.P. Fernando, H.M.R. Premasiri
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Provision of Nutrients to Young Santalum album L. by Different Host Species

K.P. Millaniyage, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, D.S. Hettiarachchi
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Inducement of Agarwood Resin Formation in Gyrinops walla Using Actinomycetes Species

H.I.D. Hitihamu, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, K.M.E.P. Fernando
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Variation of Naturally Formed Agarwood Resins in Gyrinops walla Gaertn Growing in Sri Lanka

W.N.H. de Alwis, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, D.S. Hettiarachchi
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Optimisation of Fungal Inoculum for Inoculation of Gyrinops walla for Inducing Agarwood Formation

A.A.P. Dias, K.M.E.P. Fernando, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe
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Investigation of the Potential for Eucalyptus Leaf Oil Extraction Industry in Sri Lanka

S.A.Y. Medhavi, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, D.S. Hettiarachchi
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Treatability Performance of Kempas, Eucalyptus and Pine Sleepers with Coal-Tar Creosote

E.M.B.M. Karunathilake, H.S. Amarasekera, M.C. Dewendra
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Antagonistic Effect of Some Native Trichoderma Strains Against Economically Important Foliar Pathogens of Rubber

P.K.N.N. Sandamali, T.H.P.S. Fernando, G. Chandrasena, D. D. Siriwardane
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A Study of the Removal Characteristics of Cu (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions By a Low-Cost Adsorbent

N. Jayakodiarachchi, C. Jayaweera
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Removal of Amoxicillin and Sulfanomide by Freshwater Bacteria in Sri Lanka

G.Y. Liyanage, P.M. Manage
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Impact of Inoculums of Dry Batch Type Digesters on Resultant Compost Quality

K.A.R.K. Kodituwakku, M.D.M.D.W.M.M.K. Yatawara
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Integration of GIS and AHP for Suitable Site Selection of Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant: A Case Study of Akkaraipattu Municipal Council

D.S. Munasinghe, P.G.R.N.I. Pussella, M.D.E.K. Gunathilaka
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Toxin Producing Cyanobacteria in Labugama, Kalatuwawa Drinking Water Reservoirs

S. Idroos, P.M. Manage
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Re-examining the Spatial Distribution of Fluoride in Groundwater of Sri Lanka: A Field Study at Nochchiyagama, Anuradhapura

A.T. Cooray, T. De Fonseka, S.P. Deraniyagala
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Development of a Web Based Electronic Waste Management System: A Study with Special Reference to Recycling Companies in Sri Lanka

F.H.A. Shibly, S.S. Thelijjagoda
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Utilisation of Sardinella longiceps in a Value Added Product Development in the Form of Omega-3 Enriched Instant Soup Powder

A.H.G.S. Udari, I. Wickramasinghe, M.V.E. Attygalle
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Time Course Variation of Some Latex Physiological Parameters Associated with Yield of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Grown in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

R.G.N. Lakshman, V.H.L. Rodrigo, K.V.V.S. Kudaligama, P.I. Yapa, R.P.S. Randunu
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Climatic Zones of Sri Lanka under Changing Climate

W.R. Edirisinghe, S. Somarathna, B.C.L. Athapattu
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Comparison of Nutrient Content in Acid Treated Fish Waste Compost with Normal Fish Waste Compost

D.T. Gunawardana, M.K.T.K. Amarasinghe, H.K.M.S. Kumarasinghe, G.A.H. Galahitigama
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Determination of Candidate Breeding Resource from Sri Lankan Traditional Rice Mudukiri Al

P.D.C. Padukkage, S. Geekiyanage
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Diversity of Soil Invertebrate Communities near the Gohagoda Dumping Site and Udawattakele Forest Reserve in Kandy, Sri Lanka

T.W.G.F.M. Nijamdeen, K.C. Weerakoon, G. Ellepola
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Diversity of Soil Invertebrate Communities near the Gohagoda Dumping Site and dawattakele Forest Reserve in Kandy, Sri Lanka

A. Thotagamuwa, C. Dangalle, N. Pallewatta, E. Lokupitiya
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A Study on Mangrove Diversity in Vankaalai Estuary, Mannar

B. Nirooparaj, K. Krishnanantham, G. Puveenthiraraja, A. Arulananthan
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Contribution of Wild Collected Underutilised Crops in Rural Food and Income Security in Sri Lanka

A. Bandula, A. De Silva, P. Oreiley, A.S. Karunarathne
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Seasonal Variation of Phytoplankton from Parangipettai Coastal Waters, Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Southeast Coast of India

P. Anantharaman, A. Hemalatha, M. Suresh
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Biodiversity Assessment of Paddy Field Ecosystem using Birds as a Biodiversity Indicator

G.W.R.W.M.R.M.W.K. Kirinde, M.I.M. Mowjood, N.D.K Dayawansa
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Mollusc Species Composition in Shell Bearing Sites At Kalamatiya, Southern Sri Lanka

T. Siriwardana
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Avifaunal Diversity in Three Selected Habitats, at the Eastern Boarder of the Faculty of Applied Sciences of Rajarata University, Sri Lanka

D. Bopearachchi, S. Wickramasinghe
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Prevalence and Species Composition of Live Fences in Village Homegardens A Study in the Low Country Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

D.N.M. Dissanayaka, D.P. Seneviratne, P. Weligamage
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Physiological Effect of Laccase, Secreted by Rigidoporus microporus on the Host Pathogen Interactions

H.K.I. Madushani, T.H.P.S. Fernando, R.L.C. Wijesundara, P. Senaviratne
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Product Carbon Footprint of Wooden Products in Sri Lanka Special Reference to a Life Cycle of an Arm Chair

L. Senadheera, H. Ranasinghe, H. Amarasekera, S. Wahala
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Dry Weather Extremes of Sri Lanka and Impact of Southern Oscillation

R.M.S.S. Sanjeewani, L. Manawadu
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Analysis of Relationship between Land Surface Temperature and Land Use in Colombo Municipal Area in Sri Lanka, Using Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing

M.A.D. Samanmali, S.P.M. Siriwardane
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Urban Growth and Climate Change Strategies for Effective Mitigation and Adaptation

H. Ranasinghe, H. Gammanpila
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GHG Emission as a Measure of Environmental Impacts in Producing Selected Natural Rubber Products

L.W. Kodithuwakku Arachchige, N.J.G.J. Bandara, A.G.T. Sugathapala
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Capacity for Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change Mitigation in Different Ecologically-Distinct Zones of Sri Lanka

W.A.J.M. De Costa, G. Murray Tortarolo, A. Harper, S. Sitch
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Mineralogical, Sedimentological and Chemical Relationships of Sediments in Lower Peneplain of the Kelani River

M.A.D. Prasadi, D.T. Jayawardana
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Chemical Characteristics of Buffer Zone Sediments And Implications on Adjoining Water in Diyawanna Lake

A.A.S.D. Dias, D.T. Jayawardana
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Landslide and Subsidence Potential due to the Progressive Development of Cave Network in Ella-Wellawaya Area, Sri Lanka

P. Jayasingha, G. Jayathissa, R.M.S. Bandara, W.S. Weliange, R.A.L. Osborne, A.S. Dandeniya, A.K.P.P. Algiriya, S. Senanayake, M. Champika, N.S. Prasannajith
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Groundwater Contamination in Jaffna Red Beds Mainly Focused on Nitrate and Trace Elements

P. Dilani, D.T. Jayawardana, D.T. Udagedara
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The Importance of Rain Water Harvesting Ponds as a Solution for the Problem of Water Scarcity in the Dry Zone in Sri Lanka-A Study Based on Thanamalwila DSD Division

G.M. Bandaranayaka, T. Kandambige, R.N. Gamachchige
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Soil Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Status of Different Landuse Types in Knuckles Mountain Range, Sri Lanka

R.P.S.K. Rajapaksha, S.D. Saputhanthri, R.R. Ratnayake, S.K. Gunathilake, H.M.S.P. Madawala
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Removal of Carbofuran from Drinking Water Using Natural Rutile

D.D.B. Silva, P.M. Manage
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Estimation of Optimum Available Phosphorous Extraction Methods for Reddish Brown Earth Soil

S.N.B.G.L.D. Kumara, D.M.S. Duminda, J.P.H.U. Jayaneththi
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Purification of Oil Contaminated Wastewater Using Sri Lankan Vein Graphite

L.E. Vithanage, J.T. Cooray, A.R. Kumarasinghe
Eco-lodge Patrons in Sri Lanka A Comparison of Asian and Non-Asian Markets

H.D.P. Sumanapala, S.W. Kotagama, P.K.P. Perera, N.W.K. Galahitiyawe, D.A.C.S. Suranga
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Co-existence of Coral Reef Conservation and Tourism at Pigeon Island National Park

N. Perera, S.W. Kotagama
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„Sustainability‟ of Sustainable Development Discourse (With Special Focus on Community Based Eco-tourism in the Sinharaja Rain Forest)

H.I.G.C. Kumara
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Removal of Fluoride and Hardness in Dietary Intake (water) in Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown Etiology (CKDu) Prevalent Areas by Domestic Reverse Osmosis Units

S.M. Imbulana, W.B. Gunawardana, M.W. Jayaweera, J.M.A. Manatunge, A.A.S.U. Gunarathna, M.I. Sudasinghe
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Biodiversity, Historic Importance and Threats of Garanduwa Lagoon Situated in Mirissa Tourist Zone A Case Study

D. Senaratna, M.M.K. Premakumara, U. Gamage
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An assessment on Trends of Exportation of Forest Products in Sri Lanka

M.A.C. Lakmini, U.A.D.P. Gunawardena
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Socio-Economic Impact of Invasive Alien Species on Human lives Case Study at Bellanvila-Attidiya Marsh, Sri Lanka

V.P.I.S. Wijeratne
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Sharpening the Theoretical Principles for Responding to Environmental Conflicts Possible Legal Recommendations for Promoting the Judicial Activism in the Issues Relating to Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka

G.I.D.I. Udani
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Economically and technically feasible treatment for residue-driven leachate of landfills

S.M.P.A. Koliyabandara, N.J.G.J. Bandara, M. Jayaweera
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