2019: 24th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31357/fesympo.v24i0

Published: 2019-11-14

Articles

Analysis of Customer Satisfaction and Prices of Finger Jointed Wood Products

C.K. Muthumala, C.I.M. Arachchi, S. De Silva, K.K.I.U. Arunakumara, P.L.A.G. Alwis, G.P.D.S. Pathirana
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Visual Techniques for the Determination of Age and Sex of Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor unicolor) in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

D.S. Weerasekera, N.U. Jayawardana, S.J. Perera, K.B. Ranawana
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Preliminary Survey of Population Status of Diurnal Primates in the Giritale Nature Reserve, Sri Lanka

W.M.L.S. Weerasekara, W.M.K.B. Wijesooriya, K.B. Ranawana, R.P. Vandercone
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Distribution and Conservation Awareness of Grey Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus nordicus) at Sampopham’s Arboretum, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

T.S. Ratnayake, M.P. Gunawardena, S. Wijesundara
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Influence of Recreational Trails on Tertrapod Vertebrates within the Horton Plains National Park

D.M.T. Dhananjani, W.A.D. Mahaulpatha
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Report of New Symptoms of Corynespora Leaf Fall Disease from the Non-traditional Rubber Growing Areas in Sri Lanka

P.L.P.B. Nishantha, T.H.P.S. Fernando, M.C. Nanayakara, D. Siriwardhana
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Avifaunal Diversity and Distribution in Protected and Non-Protected Areas at Central Low Country Dry Zone, Sri Lanka

D.M.D.S.M. Dissanayake, M.P. Gunawardena
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Estimation of Total Carbohydrate Content in Aqueous Extract of Sri Lankan Marine Algae Chnoospora minima

W.L.R. Keerthirathna, K.W. Samarakoon, P. Ranasinghe, L.D.C. Peiris
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GC-MS Profiling of Bioactive Compounds Inphenolic Extract of Chnoospora minima (Hering 1841)

M.D.T.L. Gunathilaka, W.L.R. Keerthirathna, K.W. Samarakoon, P. Ranasinghe, L.D.C. Peiris
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Evaluation of Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Properties of Flacourtia indica (Burm. f.) Merr. Plant Leaf Extracts

W.N.T. Fonseka, L.R.D. Benadict
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Spatial Distribution of Nephrotoxic Heavy Metals in Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown Prevalence Areas via Water Analysis, Sri Lanka

M.D.N.R. Dayananda, W.S.M. Botheju, R.T. Perera, J.A. Liyanage
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Land Based Activities and Their Impact on the Species Composition, Abundance and CPUE (Catch Per Unit Effort) of Shrimps at Selected Locations of ‘Bolgoda Lake’ Estuarine System

N.S. Hewamadduma, S.M.D.A.U. De Alwis
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Discovering the Level of Consumer Awareness on Eco-Friendly Household Appliances in Western Province, Sri Lanka

D.K.T. Nadeeja, A.D. Dharmawansa, P.M.S. Vilochani
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Water Quality of Drinking Water Sources in Eppawala in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

R.A.S.D. Rathnasekara, W.P.R.T. Perera, J.A. Liyanage
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Screening of Cd, Cr and Zn Tolerant Bacteria in the Rhizosphere of Amaranthus viridis

R.B. Watagoda, I.D. Singhalage, D.T. Udagedara
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Water Quality Index for Kalaoya Basin

G.M.H.M. Muhandiram, W.D.C. Bandara, W.L.G.D. Perera, M. Vithanage, V. Edirisinghe, B.C.L. Athapaththu
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Vegetation Change Detection in Mullaitivu District by using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques

R. Rajeevan, K. Jeyavanan, S. Sivachandiran, T. Sivananthawerl
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Rapid and Highly Selective Detection of Heavy Metal Ions in Drinking Water using Nanosensor Based Colorimetric Assay

A.A.D.T. Abeysinghe, N.M.S. Sirimuthu
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Threat Assessment and Carbon Estimation in Bolgoda Lake Environs

M.D.M. Tharanga, E.P. Kudavidanage, E.P.N. Udayakumara
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A New Record of Bivalve Species, Gari elongata (Lamark, 1818) (Family: Psammobiidae) in Puttlam Estuary, North Western Province, Sri Lanka

A.S.L.E. Corea, C.B. Madagedara
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Eco-Sustainable Practices to Improve Industrial Efficiency: Case Study at a Medium Scale Apparel Manufacturing Company in Sri Lanka

A.W.G.N.M. Abeyrathna, S.B.A.D.Y. Jayawardena
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Investigation of Dyes Removing Ability by Differently Treated Selected Soil Material

I.V.K. Nayanthika, N.U.S. Dissanayake, B.M. Gunathilake
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Membrane Technologies for Supply of Healthy Water

M.C. Duke
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Research for Conservation and the Importance of Building Capacity and Story-Telling: Lessons from the Marine Conservation Space

A. De Vos
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Forestry and Natural Resource Management

Underutilised Crops: Diversity and Distribution in Moneragala District, Sri Lanka

C.S. Jayaweera
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Influence of Agroforestry on Rural Income and Livelihood of Smallholder Farmers in the Semi Arid Region of Sub Saharan Africa

M.B. Kinyili, E. Ndunda, E. Kitur
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Awareness and Demand for Native Ornamental Plants in the Nursery Industry of Sri Lanka: A Case Study from Diyatha Flower Market

L.M.M. Ranasinghe, K. Yakandawala, N.R. Abenayake
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Evaluation of the Phytochemical Content and Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of Lasia spinosa in Sri Lanka

W.D.S.N. Costa, S. Dias
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Evaluation of Essential Oil Yield and Chemical Composition of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Spp.) Cultivars Grown Different Locations in Sri Lanka

C.M. Lokuge, H.D. Weerathunge, G.A.S. Premakumara, G.G.T. Chandrathilake
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Screening of in Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Seaweed, Hypnea musciformis

Y. Samadhi, P. Manage
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Species Composition and Diversity in two Selected Lowland Tropical Rainforests in Sri Lanka and their Relationships to Temperature and Precipitation

N.S. Hakmana Kankanamge, D.P. Samarasinghe, H.D. Jayasinghe, P.H. Gardiyawasam, S. Wahala, A. Wijethunga, K. Ukuwela, J. De Costa
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The Importance of Marine Spatial Planning for Marine Resources Management in the Gulf of Mannar, Sri Lanka

A. Wijesundara
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Seed Germination Behavior of Eight Medicinal Plant Species of Sri Lanka

J.H.S. Dayananda, K.M.G.G. Jayasuriya
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Distribution of Salt Marsh Plant Species in the Jaffna District, of Sri Lanka

P. Rajkumar, C.S. Wijesundara, K.B. Ranawana
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Comparison of Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction and Conventional Hydro-Distillation of Essential Oils from four Selected Underutilised Citrus sp. Plants

P. Palangasinghe, N. Salim, R. Samarasekera, S. Perera, V. Bandara
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SSR Markers Revealed Genetic Diversity of King Coconut (Cocos nucifera) in Sri Lanka

M.T.N. Indrachapa, M.K. Meegahakumbura, P.N. Dasanayaka
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Evaluating the Carbon Sequestration Performance of Three Selected Street Tree Species in Urban Setting: Colombo, Sri Lanka

W.A.R.T.W.B. Perera, K. Theivendrarajah
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Derive Country-Specific Carbon Fraction and Basic Density to Estimate Above Ground Carbon Gain and Compare with IPCC Default Values for Tectonia grandis

W.A.R.T.W. Bandara, K.A.S.H. Wijayasenarathne
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Seed Rain in a Tropical Lowland Rainforest Fragment in Central Sri Lanka

I. Wanigasinghe, T. Gunaratne
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Isolation and Identification of Heavy Metal Tolerant Soil Fungi from the Ussangoda Serpentine

G.K.A. Kumari, P.S. Saputhanthri
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Carbon Storage in Selected Seagrass Beds in Southern Coast of Sri Lanka

M.D.M. Faazil, R.G.A. Iroshanie, W.M.D.K. Bandara
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Antifungal Activity of Invasive Mikania micrantha H.B.K. (Asteraceae) Plant Extracts against Selected Phytopathogens

T.C.M.F. Karunarathna, J.W. Damunupola, B.M.R. Bandara
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Bioaccessibility of Lead in Long-Term Vegetable Grown Urban Soil

I.G.B.B.S. Samaranayake, D.D.A.E. Hemamali, A.G.K.S. Kodikara, C.P. Attanayake, U.W.A. Vitharana
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Identification of Species Belonging to Genus Salacia (Celastraceae) using Morphological and Leaf Anatomical Characters

W.I.N.S. Senevirathne, P.L. Hettiarachchi, D.M.D. Yakandawala, A. Attanayake
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In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Polysaccharide Fraction of Green Seaweed Codium fragile Extract (Suringar, 1867)

S.C. Jayasinghe, M.C.K. Manawadu, K.W. Samarakoon, P. Ranasinghe, L.D.C. Peiris
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Risk of Forest Fire in Uva Province of Sri Lanka

I. Bandara, U. Meegahakotuwa, R. Nianthi
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Morphotypes of Phytoliths in Selected Traditional Rice Landraces

M. Thennakoon, M. Munasinghe
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Determination of Phytochemicals of Illicium verum hook and its Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Ethanol, Methanol, Water and Chloroform Extracts

L. Ganeshan, F.M. Rismy
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Investigation of Crop Damage Caused by Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) Based on Foraging Behaviour

D. Senaratna, S. Lingash, M. Atapattu
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Occurrence and Habitat Preference of two Endemic Aquatic Macrophytes: A Case Study in Baduluoya Catchment

R.M.G.N. Rajapaksha, D.M.D. Yakandawala, H.A. Dharmagunawardhana, A.M.A.N Attanayake, K.W.G. Rekha Nianthi
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Performance of three Agarwood Producing Species with Rubber in Different Intercropping Systems

P.G.T. Dilrukshi, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, N.M.C. Nayanakantha, A.M.W.K. Senevirathna
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Morphological and Oil Content Variation of Curry Leaves in Sri Lanka

R.G.I. Jayanika, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, D.S. Hettiarachchi
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Comparison of Chemical Composition of Biologically Induced Agarwood Resins in Aquilaria crassna

A.N.G.C.K. Vidurangi, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, K.M.E.P. Fernando
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Variation of Volatile Oil Production of Cymbopogan nardus (L.) Rendle

G.M.W.K. Nuwanthi, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, D.S. Hettiarachchi
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Waste Management and Pollution Control

Robust Membrane Technologies for Sustainable Management of Wastewater from Industries

M.C. Duke
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A Preliminary Study on Water Quality of the Galle Commercial Port of Sri Lanka

N. Nimadi, T. Chandrathilake, S. Wimalasiri
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Bat Guano; A Resource or a Contaminant?

P.D. Ponnimbaduge-Perera, W.B. Yapa, C.D. Dangalle, P.M. Manage
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Determination and Optimisation of Descriptor Values of Safrole by Gas-Liquid Chromatographic Methods and Liquid-Liquid Partition Systems

M.T. Dayani, A.W.T.D. Ambagaspitiya, C.F. Poole, J.A.T.C. Ariyasena
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Determination of Anions and Metals Content in Effluent Water from Dairy and Meat Processing Industry in Sri Lanka

R.D.J. Sanjeewani, R.A.U.J. Marapana, A. Cooray
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Evidence of Microplastic Contamination in Surface Waters and Sediment of Kelani River Estuary

V.G.N. Thakshila, R.R.M.K.P. Ranatunga
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Effect of Total Phosphorous, pH and Electric Conductivity on the Seasonal Occurrence of Geosmin in Some Water Bodies Sri Lanka

S. Ganegoda, P. Manage, S.D.M. Chinthaka
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Investigation of Spatial Distribution Patterns of Environmental Toxicants in Major Reservoirs, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

W.S.M. Botheju, M.D.N.R. Dayananda, W.P.R.T. Perera, J.A. Liyanage
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Thermal Analysis of Cellulose Fibres Extracted from Locally Available Rice Straw

A. Ratnakumar, A.M.P.B. Samarasekara, D.A.S. Amarasinghe, L. Karunanayake
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An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Drinking Water Purification Systems Used in a CKDu Prone Area: A Case Study from Madawachchiya

A.A.M.D. Rasanjalee, U.A.D. Jayasinghe, R.A. Maithreepala
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Study on Awareness on the Mercury Usage in Sri Lankan Small Scale Jewellery Sector

A.D.C. De Silva, T.M. Rubasinghe, M.A.N.C. Manthrirathne, W.G.C.N. Wewegedara, R.S. Diyabalanage, R.M.N.P.K. Jaysinghe, T.S. Dharmaratne
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Evaluation of Ambient Air Particulate Matter (PM) Concentration in Urban Context and its Public Perception

P. Sapugoda, S. Premasiri, G.Y. Jayasinghe
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Laboratory Waste Hexanes and Chloroform Recovery by a Cost Effective and Sustainable Physicochemical Treatment Process

C. Fernando, M. Karunarathne
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Investigation of Risk Factors of Drinking Water Related to Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Aetiologyin a CKD Prevalence Area in Matale District

S.D.I.A. Chandrasoma, W.P.R.T. Perera, J.A. Liyanage
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A Paradise with Waste: A Case Study of the Polluter Pays Principle into the Human-Made Environmental Pollution by Waste with Special Reference to Chunnakam Decision and Bulankulama Phosphate Decision

M.P.C. Wijesooriya
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Rainwater as an Alternative Drinking Water Source for CKDu Prone Areas of Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Girandurukotte

M. Perera, V. Jayasooriya, T. Ariyananda
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Status of Rainwater Harvesting in Kayts of Jaffna Peninsula in Northern Sri Lanka with Reference to Water Quality

D. Nadaraja, P.N. Dayawansa
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Myco-Remediation of Textile Wastewater and its Re-Usability in Irrigation

E.M.M.S. Ekanayake, D. Udayanga, D.T. Jayawardana, P.M. Manage
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Increase the Turbidity Removal Efficiency in Raw Water Using Different Coagulation Process in Drinking Water Treatment: A Case Study in Water Treatment Plant of Kandana

S. Ranasinghe, D. Jayewardene, R.G.A. Priyanthi
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Management of Leachate Generated from Long-Term Degradables of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Open Dumps Using Effective Microorganisms (EM) Technology

S.U. Panagoda, N.J.G.J. Bandara, M.W. Jayaweera, W.B. Gunawardana
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Potential of using Rainwater as a Source of Drinking Water in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka

J.V. Chathuranga, S. Thrikawala, G.V.N. Aiome
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Waste to Resources Conversion Model to Sri Lanka and Analysis of Unidentified Socio-Economic Leakages

N.A. Hemali, A.A.P. De Alwis
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Climate Change

Determination of Climate Change Impact to the Coastal Community in the Northern Indian Ocean

K.W. Indika, U.K. Piyadasa Ranjana, E.M.S. Wijerathne, H.B.U.G.M. Wimalasiri
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Identification of Policy and Regulation Gaps with Reference to Environmental and Social Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction of Beneficiaries of Tsunami Involuntary Resettlement in Sri Lanka

U.M. Abeysinghe, J.M.A. Manatunge
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Threshold Rainfall Ranges for Landslide Occurrence in Matara District and Findings of a Social Survey on Emergency Preparedness

P. Kalubowila, E. Lokupitiya, D. Halwathura, G. Jayathissa
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Long Term Observations of Currents Over the Off Southern Bay of Bengal

S.U.P. Jinadasa, H.W. Wijesekara, W.A.A.P. Wijesundara, H.J.S. Fernando
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Quantifying Unseen Contributions to the Global Carbon Emission from Local Anthropogenic Environments: A Case Study in Balangoda Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka

K.L.W.I. Gunathilake, C.M.K.N.K. Chandrasekara
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Electric Vehicles as a Sustainable Mode of Transportation-The Sri Lankan Context

T. Thilakshan, A.G.T. Sugathapala, J.M.S.J. Bandara
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The Status of Climate Change Vulnerability and Resilience in Jaffna Peninsula

D.M.S.H.K. Ranasinghe
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Biodiversity and Ecological Health

Biodiversity of Sri Lanka Present Status and Future Needs

D.K. Weerakoon
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Aspects Associated with Nesting Ecology of Indian Blackbird (Turdus merula kinnisii) in Tropical Montane Cloud Forests of Horton Plains National Park of Sri Lanka

W.A.D. Mahaulpatha, S.P. Chandrasiri, C. Dharmarathne, C. Prabhath, D. Jayasekara, R. Lakmal
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Examination of the Interconnected Nature of Identified Manmade Environmental Problems and the Discovery of Keystone Environmental Crises

S. Sivaramanan, S.W. Kotagama
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Species Diversity, Community Structure and Functions of Lagoon and Estuarine Mangrove Ecosystems in Pottuvil to Okanda Coastal Stretch in the East Coast of Sri Lanka

M.P. Maduwe Guruge, K.B. Ranawana, G. Jayasuriya
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Distribution of Mangrove Species in the Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

P. Rajkumar, C. Wijesundara, K. Ranawana
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Seed Dispersal Potential of Elephas maximus maximus at Habarana, Sri Lanka

M.S.D. Peiris, M.P. Gunawardena
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Freshwater Fish Diversity in Urban Wetlands at Ramsar Wetland City-Colombo, Sri Lanka

M.F. Mafaza, M.P. Gunawardena, K.V.S.N. Bandara
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Diurnal Avifaunal Diversity at Anavilundawa Ramsar Site of Sri Lanka

S.S. Bulathsinhala, M.P. Gunawardena
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Importance of Puntius titteya as a Biomarker to Determine the Water Quality of Aquatic Habitats in the Low and Mid-Country Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

R.A.G.N. Ranatunga, P.A.B.P. Abeyrathne
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Diversity and Community Composition of Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) in four Coconut Plantations and Non-Agricultural Lands in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

S. Premadasa, S. Dias
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Structure of Mixed Species Bird Flocks in Montane Forest Habitats of Horton Plains National Park

T. Kalhari, W.A.D. Mahaulpatha
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Microplastics in Cultured Oyster, Crassostrea madrasensis for Human Consumption

W.P.J. Sathyadith, K. Radampola, H.M.E.J. Heenkenda
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Aquatic Plant and Benthic Macroinvertebrate Diversity in Headwaters of Sapugahadola Stream, Walasmulla

H.M.C. Priyadarshani, K.S.S. Atapaththu, K. Sanjaya, T. Priyadarshana
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Insecticide Susceptibility Status in Aedes albopictus, in Selected Areas in Colombo District

W.K.D.L. Hegoda, H.S.D. Fernando, B.G.D.N.K. De Silva
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Diversity of Moths in two Different Habitat Types of the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

P. Gunathunga, N. Pallewatta, C. Dangalle
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Novel Record of Ulva sp. Identified from Barbarian Reef, Beruwala of Sri Lanka

C.M. Weralupitiya, H.M. Herath, R.P. Wanigatunge
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Assessment on the Effect of Water Quality on Commercial Finfish Catches Using Fish Based Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) in Selected Sites of Bolgoda North Lake of Sri Lanka

D.M.C.P. Dissanayake, S.M.D.A.U. De Alwis
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Diversity of Fish and Shellfish in Negombo Lagoon Sri Lanka

R.M.S.W. Rathnayake, D.C.T. Dissanayake
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Biofouling Community Assemblage in Coastal Waters Adjacent to Port of Colombo, West Coast of Sri Lanka

M. Hendawitharana, K. Ranatunga
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Characterisation of Mitochondrial 12s rRNA Gene of Yellow Striped Chevrotain (Moschiola kathygre) and Development of a PCR-RFLP marker for the Unambiguous Identification of the Species

S. Tharanya, D.S. Weerasekera, K.B. Ranawana, N.U. Jayawardana
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Impact of Early-Life Exposure to Bisphenol A on Survival and Histopathology of Liver and Kidney of Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

K. Pathiraja, G. Rajapaksa
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In-vitro Toxicity Study of Cylindrospermopsin on Wistar Rats

H.A.S.N. Abeysiri, K.T. Dilrukshi, I. Abinaiyan, S.P. Manage, K. Wanigasuriya, T.S. Suresh, P.M. Manage
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Bird Diversity in Different Landuse Types in Belihuloya, Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka

P.M. Hidelle-Arachchi, S.J. Perera, E.P. Kudavidanage, S.K. Dayananda
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Do Garbage Consuming Elephants in Tissamaharama Adopt Optimal Foraging?

D.J. Liyanage, J.M.P. Fernando, P.N. Dayawansa
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Contamination of Tributyltin on Selected Marine Invertebrates Collected from Selected Fishery Harbors in Sri Lanka

K.R.V. Bandara, S.D.M. Chinthaka, P.M. Manage
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Comparison of Behavioural Responses of Toque Macaques Inhabiting Landscapes with Different Levels of Human Interferences

W.U. Jayapali, P.K.P. Perera, P.N. Dayawansa
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Dietary Composition and Foraging Habitat Selection of the Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a Tropical Lowland Forest-Associated Landscape in Southwest, of Sri Lanka

H. Karawita, P. Perera, P.N. Dayawansa, S. Dias
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Comparison of Faunal Wealth of a Selected Oil Palm Plantation and a Rubber Plantation in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

S. Rajapaksha, H.K.D. Kandambi, P.N. Dayawansa
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Range Extension and Vocalisation of Endangered Shrub Frog, Pseudophilautus zorro (Amphibia: Rachophoridae) in Sri Lanka

C. Bandara, B. Herath, N. Karunarathna, S. De Silva, H. Adhikari, N. Wijayathilaka
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Geology, Soil and Water Resource Management

Application of Water Quality Index to Monitor Ground Water Quality: A Case Study in Colombo Catchment of Sri Lanka

I. Dharmasoma, N.S. Wijayarathna, K. Munaweera
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Comparison of Soil Quality in Mono-culture Forest (Pinus caribaea), Natural Forest and Analog Forest Ecosystems: A Study in Mirahawaththa Sri Lanka

M.K.L. Chandana, P.I. Yapa, F.R. Senanayake, H.N. Chathuranga
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Soil Loss Estimation from Kelani River Catchment, Sri Lanka

M.P. Gunawardena, R. A. Thuda Hewage
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Determination of the Insecticide Azamethiphos in Water and Soil using High Performance Liquid Chromatography

D.S.W. Serasinghe, P.M. Manage
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Analysis of Selected Trace Element Contamination and Soil Phosphate in Agricultural Lands in CKD Prevalence Areas in North Central Province of Sri Lanka

D.M.U.C. Dissanayake, W.P.R.T. Perera, J.A. Liyanage
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Spatial Variability of Cadmium and Lead in Surface Soils in-relation to Landuse and Topography

A.G.K.S. Kodikara, C.P. Attanayake, U.W.A. Vitharana
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Exploring the Response of Paddy for Varying Levels of Soil Phosphorus in Tropical Soilscapes

H.P.G.T.N. Kulasinghe, U.W.A. Vitharana, R.S. Dharmakeerthi
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Temporal Variations of River Morphology: A Case Study Wey Ganga, Sri Lanka

G.M.W.N. Nuwanthi, G.G.T. Chandrathilake
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A Preliminary Study for Determination of Plot-Scale Storm Runoff and Sedimentation Yield at Yagirala Forest Reserves: A Secondary Lowland Rain Forest

R.M.S.N. Rathnayke, G.G.T. Chandrathilake, N. Tanaka
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Environmental Engineering and Green Technology

Development and Evaluation of Experimental Green Roof Modular System for Tropical Climate

K. Rubero, R.U. Halwathura, G.Y. Jayasinghe
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Potential of Crotalaria retusa L. in Wildlife Gardening

E.V.G.A. Suharshana, K. Yakandawala, D.M.A.E.I. Dewagedara
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Green Pesticides: Utilisation of Madhuca longifolia Seed Powder to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses Caused by Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in Stored Cowpea

G.G.S. Kaushalya, M.M.S.C. Karunaratne
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Awareness, Attitudes and Knowledge on Green Technology among the Students Engaged in Higher Education in the National Institute of Business Management in Sri Lanka

N.M. Aloysius
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Cis-Bixin and Cis-Norbixin: Potential Application for Fuel Desulfurisation

S. Devasinghe, N. Ratnasiri, P. Jayaweera
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Preparation of Anticorrosive Titanium Iron Phosphate Layer on Iron Surface and Analyse the Impact of Preparatory Temperature of the Layer

P.I.I. Kumarasinghe, P.M. Jayaweera
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Development of a Novel Tread Compound using Rice Husk Ash for Non-Marking Solid Tyres

K.P.R.I. Dilani, T.D. Gunesekara, D. Ratnaweera, T. Etampawala, D. Gunesekara
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Anammox Process for Removal of Ammonia from Landfill Leachate

N. Rathnayaka, D. Wijesundara, N. Hapukotuwa, B.C.L. Athapattu, M. Vithanage
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Fabrication of Surface Modified Microcrystalline Cellulose-Polypropylene Composites for Engineering Applications

W.S.M. Rathnayake, L. Karunanayake, A.M.P.B. Samarasekara, D.A.S. Amarasinghe
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Development of a Seaweed Based Snack Appealing to the Sri Lankan Taste Using Ulva fasciata

M.M. Jayakody, M.P.G. Vanniarachchy, I. Wijesekara
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Optimisation of a Water Treatment Plant Based on Turbidity Removal Efficiency: A Case Study

C.M. Niroshi, W.B.M.L.I. Weerasekara, H.M.D.C. Herath, S.K. Weragoda
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Synergism of Pheromone and Host-Plant Volatile Blends in the Attraction of Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee Males

M.S.F. Nusra, D.N. Udukala, P.A. Paranagama, L.D. Amarasinghe
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Uncovering Industrial Symbiosis in Sri Lanka-Exploring a Possible Approach

L.G.L.M. Edirisinghe, A.A.P. De Alwis
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Sustainable Land Use and Urban Development

Wild Grass Types as Green Roofing Materials for Urban Landscapes in a Tropical Climate

S.A.U.R. Muthukumara, G.Y. Jayasinghe, R.U. Halwatura
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Application of Infrared Thermography for Efficient Irrigation: A Review

D.S. Gunasekara, G.Y. Jayasinghe
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Effect of Flora Density on Thermal Comfort in Urban Parks in Tropical Region: A Review

S.K. Keshani, G.Y. Jayasinghe
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Effects of Landscape Contact on Employees’ Occupational Stress Level: With Reference to Information Technology Sector in Sri Lanka

M.Y.M. Sarfan.
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Analysis of the Variation of Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) Over Past Decade of Sri Lanka (2007-2017)

K.U.J. Sandamali, K.A.M. Chathuranga
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Impacts of Salt Water Intrusion in Coastal Paddy Areas of Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

K.N. Opatha, E. Lokupitiya
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A Study on Landscape Planning Strategies to Conserve Wetlands and its Relevance to Muthurajawela Marsh

K. Gunasena, K. De Silva
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Interrelationship between Ambient Air Pollution and Lichen Diversity Urban, Semi-Urban and Rural Landscapes in Ratnapura

J.G.P. Chandima, R.G.U. Jayalal, H.D.S. Premasiri
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Environmental Economics in Resource Management.

Willingness to pay for Participatory Wetland Management of Kirala Kele, an Urban Wetland in Southern Sri Lanka

N.D. Jayamuni, W.N. De Silva
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Impact of Snake Bites on the People: A Case Study in Galenbindunuwewa Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka

H.M.T.P. Ekanayake, K.L.W.I. Gunathilake, C.M.K.N.K. Chandrasekara
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Environmental Performance of Backyard Poultry Production System in Sri Lanka

N.S.B.M. Atapattu, L.M. Abeywickrama, W.W.D.A. Gunawardane, M. Munasinghe
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Valuing the Hikkaduwa Coral Reef: An Application of the Zonal Travel Cost Method

K.D.De S. Jayasekara, U.A.D.P. Gunawardena, D. Rajapaksa
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Sustainability Assessment of Wetland Rice Farming in Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Kaduwela Wetland Ecosystem

R.D.A.K. Ranasinghe, G.A.S. Ginigaddara, U.A.D.P. Gunawardena
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Health Care Waste Management in Government Hospitals in Western Province: A Preliminary Analysis

A.I.L. Silva, U.A.D.P. Gunawardena
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Analysis on Supply Chain of Organic Vegetables and Organic Rice reaching Colombo

W.K.G. Wimalasena, U.A.D.P. Gunawardena
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Valuation of Marine Ecosystem Conservation: A Case Study on Hikkaduwa National Park, Sri Lanka

C.T. Jayaratne, J.C. Edirisinghe, U.A.D.P. Gunawardena, S.T.M. Dissanayake, D. Rajapaksa
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Evaluation of Recreational Experience at a Coastal Wetland: A Visitor Survey at Maduganga Estuary, Sri Lanka

S.S. Marasinghe, P.K.P. Perera, S.W. Kotagama
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Biomass and Sustainable Energy

Green Synthesis of Biolubricant from Palm Oil Biodiesel

W.A.D.S.A. Wijesinghe, P.M. Jayaweera, K.G.U.R. Kumarasinghe
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Process Simulation-based Net Energy Analysis for Future Bioethanol Production as Commercial Biofuel from Waste Rice Straw in Sri Lanka

P.M. Jayasundara, T.K. Jayasinghe, M. Rathnayake
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Microbial Fuel Cell: A New Technology to Generate Power Using Cyanobacteria and Wastewater

K.P.A. Imanthi, F.S. Idroos, P.M. Manage
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Isolation of Cellulase Producing Bacteria: Future Perspective for Bio-Ethanol Production

W.M.L.I. Weerasinghe, D.A.T. Madusanka, M.M. Pathmalal
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Estimating the Biomass and Carbon Stocks in Dominant Tree Species in Wet Zone Homegardens of Sri Lanka

Y.H.B. Marambe, D.M.H.S.K. Ranasinghe, W.A.S.B. Wahala
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Wood Science, Wood and Non Wood Industry

Evaluation of Borate-Glycol Wood Preservatives to Control Dry-Wood Termite and Pin-Hole Borers in Sri Lanka

H.I.S.I. Nandasiri, R.C.L. De Silva
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Comparison on Wood Properties of African Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) in Different Age Categories in Sri Lanka

V.R.A. Siriwardana, C.K. Muthumala
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A Comparison of Mechanical and Physical Wood Properties of Big-Leaf Mahogany (Swieteniam acrophylla) and African Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) of Sri Lanka

W.V.T.D. Amarasinghe, C.K. Muthumala
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Socio-Technological Status of Moratuwa Woodworking Industry

H.I.D. Liyanage, H.S. Amarasekera, P.K.P. Perera, R.A.D.R.L. Rupasinghe
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Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Tourism

Present Status and Future Prospects of Tea Tourism in Nuwara-Eliya Area

J.M. Prasath, M.A.P.D.P. Wickramaratne
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An Assessment of the Visitor Traffic Dynamics at Minneriya National Park; Implications for Visitor Management

S. Gamage, P.K.P. Perera
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