Vol. 27 (2023): Proceedings of the 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31357/fesympo.v27

Published: 2024-02-15

Forestry and Natural Resource Management

Endophytic Bacteria and Fungi as the Bio Controlling Agents against the Pathogens of Common Diseases in Sri Lankan Rubber Plantations

Fernando T.H.P.S., Aberathne A.H.M.N.R., Mallikaarachchi D.A.N.
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Assessment of the Impacts of Atmospheric Pollution on Floristic Diversity and the Use of Lichens as Indicator Species for Assessing Atmospheric Pollution: in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Three Tropical Forests in Central Highlands of Sri Lanka

Ranasinghe D.M.S.H.K., Tennakoon M.T., Chatterjee S., Nissanka N.A.A.S.P.
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Present Status of Fisheries in Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka

Liyanage G.L.S.S.N., Wijesinghe R.D.N., Herath S.S.
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Selection of Plus Trees, Growth Attributes and Biomass Estimation of Melia dubia Genetic Resources

Akhilraj T.M., Parthiban K.T., Kambli S.S.
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Distributional Ecology of Filmy Ferns and Grammitid Ferns of Sri Lanka: The Most Sensitive Ferns Species for Changing Climate

Kumarasinghe P.G.S.A., Janaranjana U.G.T.N., Ranil R.H.G., Gunawardena G.M.W.W.L.
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Does Community Forest (CF) Program able to Reduce Rural Poverty in the Central Dry Zone (CDZ) in the Transition of Rural Livelihood in Myanmar?

Thiri H.M.M., Ichikawa M.
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Carbon Mineralization in Tropical Montane Forests Soils in Sri Lanka

Jayamali M.M.S.T., Herath H.M.S.K., Samarakoon S.M.T.N., Chandrajith R.L.R., De Costa W.A.J.M.
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Spatial Distribution and Morphological Identification of Edible Oysters of Crassostrea spp. Species, Naturally Inhabiting the Negombo Estuary, Sri Lanka

Weerakoon D.K, Rodrigo U.d, Marasinghe M.M.K.I.
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Gene-wide Diversity of Two Personality-Related Genes (DRD4 and SERT) in Urban and Rural Populations of House Swallows across Sri Lanka to South Pacific Indicates a Possible Demographic Expansion or Local Selection in Rural Populations

Jayasinghe G.D., Myers B.M., De Silva C., Thakshila T., Scordato E.S.C., Seneviratne S.S.
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A Situational Analysis of Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) Plant Species in Sri Lanka

Janaranjana U.G.T.N., Kumarasinghe P.G.S.A., Ranil R.H.G., Gunawaedhena G.M.W.W.L.
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Wetland Degradation and Impacts on Ecosystem Services: A Case Study from Bellanwila- Attidiya Wetland and Boralesgamuwa Lake in Colombo District

Ranasinghe R.R., Wickramasinghe D.D., Maltby E., Witharana A., Dharmarathne G.
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Importance of Leaf Micro Morphological Trait Combinations of Trees to Capture Atmospheric PM10.5 and PM2.5: A Study on 11 Selected Tropical Roadside Tree Species in Colombo, Sri Lanka

USJ Journals Admin; Abeysinghe S.T.D.R., Bandara W.A.R.T.W
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Comparative Analysis of Maturity Indices, Nutritional Values, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities of Fruits of Ampelocissus indica (L.) Planch Grown in Sri Lanka

Jayaweera C.D., Nandasiri W.J., Fernando I.R.
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Effects on Soil Nutrients from Intercropping of Immature Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) with Banana, Ginger and Turmeric in the Galle District, Sri Lanka

Dissanayake S.M., Palihakkara I.R.
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Public Perception on Ecosystem Services: Threats of Pilikuththuwa Cave Forest in Sri Lanka

Jayarathna H.D.S.C., Wickramasinghe D.D., Woroniecki S.
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Analyzing Practices of People on Drought Adaptation Strategies in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

Bandara K.M.S.M., Dias R.A., Dissanayake H.P.P.M.
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Screening of Fungicides on the Management of Circular Leaf Spot Disease of Rubber

Silva M.K.R., Fernando T.H.P.S., Aberathne A.H.M.N.R.
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Waste Management and Pollution Control

Public Opinion Survey on the Status of Waste Management in Sri Lanka

Ariyasingha U.D.H.P.
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Chemical Analysis of Kitchen Waste for Developing Formulae for Compost Fertilizer

Ranasinghe S.D., Prashantha M.A.B., Godakumbura P. 
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Comparative Study of Bisphenol-A and its Analogue Bisphenol-S on Growth and Condition Factor of Juvenile Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Dulanthi M.L.Y., Rajapaksa R.P.G.K.
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Determining Formaldehyde Phytoremediation Efficacy of Selected Ornamental Plants

Premadasa M.D.P.P., Caldera H.I.U., Kaumal M.N.
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Ammonia Capturing Capacity of Biochar and Kaolinite

Perera A.J.S.L, Atapattu N.S.B.M.
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Eichhornia crassipes Leaves as a Waste-derived Bio-Sorbent to Remove Organics and Nutrients from Rice Mill Wastewater

Farwin A.F.S., Pratheepkumar M., Devaisy S.
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A Comparative Benefit-cost Analysis for the Potential Waste Management Options for the Western Province, Sri Lanka

De Silva K.W.C.V., Gunawardena U.A.D.P.
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Comparison of Filter Media for Wastewater Treatment by a Prototype Trickling Filter

Wijetunga S., Selvanayagam A., Samarakoon D., Samaraweera M.D.S.
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Mycoremediation Approach to Green Air: Phenanthrene and Anthracene Degrading Ability by Fusarium solani Isolate P11M-46

Dharmasiri R.B.N., Undugoda L.J.S., Nilmini A.H.L., Manage P.M., Nugara N.N.R.N., Udayanga D.
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Management of Free-floating Aquatic Weeds by Making Compost and Testing its Efficacy against Root-knot Nematode on Tomato

Pakeerathan K., Samaraweera I.D.D.J., Aruchchunan N., Mikunthan G.
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Degradation Potential of Biodegradable Plastics under Laboratory Conditions

Sandeepani G.D.V.A., Ranatunga R.R.M.K.P.
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Upgrading of Pyrolytic Char Generated from Waste Tyre Pyrolysis for Solid Tyre Industry

De Zoysa D.M.D.A., Hewage J.S., Sudusingha Y.C.Y., Ranaweera S.A.
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Influence of Biochar on Plant Uptake of Personal Care Products: Caffeine and Triclosan

Keerthanan S., Jayasinghe C., Vithanage M.
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Bacteria-based Sodium Alginate Formulation to Control Toxic Microcystis Blooms

Randima G.W.A.P., Masakorala K., Yapa Y.M.A.L.W., Widana Gamage S.M.K.
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Chemically Modified Coconut Shell Biochar for Removal of Losartan Potassium in Aqueous Solutions

Perera W.P.A., Pathirana C.D.K., Kannan N.
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Study of BOD: COD Ratio as an Indicator for Wastewater of Rubber Industry Sector

Jayasinghe J.A.W.W., Kiriella K.G.T.N., Jayarathne L., Priyadarshani C., Shiromani M.K.S., Rajapakshe R.M.A.O.A.
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Microplastics Trophic Transfer in Seafood Varieties Caught from the Coastal Waters off Negombo

Gammanpila G.D.N.P., Ranatunga R.R.M.K.P.
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Testing the Biodegradability and Biodegradation Rate of Bio-based Film Products in Composting Environment

Jayaweera C.D., Senadheera S.K.M.S., Gamage N.S.
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B under UV Light Catalyzed by Alpha Titanium Phosphate and Metal Modified Titanium Phosphate

Jayasinghe K.W.P.V., Palliyaguru L., Jayaweera P.M.
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Assessment of Phytotoxicity of Potable Water Treatment Plant Sludge-bound Compost Pellets on Seed Germination of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)

De Silva R.S.D., Amarasinghe S.R., Ranawaka R.A.A.K.
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Enhanced Crystallinity of MIL-53 (Fe) and Improved Pb2+ Ion Removal by MIL-53(Fe) in the Presence of TiO2

Perera H.A.I.R., Warnapura A.G.S.M.
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Microplastic Bioaccumulation in Selected Finfish Species Harvested from Northwest Coastal Waters, Sri Lanka: A Potential Risk to Human Health?

Kandeyaya K.B.K.D.K., Ranatunga R.R.M.K.P
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Life Cycle Assessment of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District

Gunawardena M.A., Lokupitiya E.Y.K
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Degradation Potential of Some Biodegradable Polymers: Do they Degrade?

Wijetunge D.S., Ranatunga R.R.M.K.P., Manage P.M.
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Biodiversity Conservation and Management

Avifaunal Diversity in Kirala Kele, Matara, Sri Lanka

Priyadarshana P.H.M.G.C., Gunawardena O.G.Y.D., Rathnayake W.A.S.P.P., Janith H.A.C., Gunawardena M.P.
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A Preliminary Survey of the Avifaunal Diversity in Pampaimadu Premise of the University of Vavuniya, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

Keerthanaram T., Wijerathna H.M.P.A., Sanjeewani H.K.N.
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The Diet and Prey Preference of the Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a Human-Intervened Montane Landscape

Janashantha N.P.A.S., Perera P.K.P., Karawita H.R., Algewattha H.R.
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New Insights of the Endemic Plant Genera in Sri Lanka and Their Conservation Status

Viduranga W.A.A.D.M., Kathriarchchi H.S.
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The Colouration in Dicrurus caerulescens (White-bellied Drongo) Follows the Precipitation and Temperature of the Environment

Seneviratne S.S., Weerakkody S., Goodale E., Gunasekara V.R., O'Brien I., Bond A.
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Habitat Use by Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) in a Human-Dominated Landscape in Lunugamwehera, Sri Lanka

Fernando C., Weerakoon D.K., Pilapitiya S., Wijesinghe M.R., Fernando P.
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Relationship between Tree Girth and Forest Dieback Severity in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

Fernando K.S.I., Gunaratne A.M.T.A., Ranawana K.B., Abeysundara S.P.
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Predator-prey and Commensal Association of Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus jerdonii) and Crematogaster Ants in Sri Lanka

Seneviratne S.S., Gunasekara V.R., Weerakkody S.
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Spatial Distribution of Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) in Selected Wetlands of Colombo Ramsar Wetland City using Camera Traps

Mahaulpatha W.A.D., Bandara A.M.P.W, Sigera P.S.T.
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The Perceived Palatability of Forage Plants of Wild Asian Elephants in Sri Lanka

Tharangi U.D., Halwatura R.U., Amarasekera H.S., Somaratne S.
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Diversity of Odonata in Kirala Kele Sanctuary, Matara District, Sri Lanka

Priyadarshana P.H.M.G.C., Rathnayake W.A.S.P.P., Janith H.A.C, Gunawardena O.G.Y.D., Gunawardena M.P.
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Preliminary Study on Floral Distribution, Abundance and Diversity of Mangroves in Vankalai, North-west Coast of Sri Lanka

Madhushani K.G.S.
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eDNA Metabarcoding: Gaps of Publicly Available Reference Databases of Freshwater Vertebrates in Sri Lanka

Ranaweera J.B.S., Fernando T.S.P., Weerakoon D.K.
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Recognition of Invasive Characteristics of Areca triandra Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham. (Arecaceae), an Introduced Palm Species in Sri Lanka

Wickramasinghe K.H.P.D.L., Chandrathilake G.G.T., De Zoysa N.D., Rajathewa R.A.M.P.M.
Biopiracy to Bioprospecting: Assessing the Benefits and Challenges of Ratifying Nagoya Protocol

Wijethunga A.R.L., Dissanayake D.M.S.B., Pilapitiya A.R.
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Garlic Extract as a Bath Treatment against Gyroductylus sp. in Guppy Fish (Poecilia reticulata)

Thusyakaanth S., Wijesinghe R.D.N., Bandara E.G.K.Y.C.
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Exploring the Spatial Variation of Morpho-Anatomical Traits of True Mangrove and Mangrove Associates in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka in Accordance with Climatic Adaptation

Caldera H.I.U., Ranathunga W.R.
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Habitat Preference of Lesser Whistling Ducks (Dendrocygna javanica) in Selected Wetlands within Colombo Ramsar Wetland City

Mahaulpatha W.A.D., Sigera P.S.T., Bandara A.M.P.W.
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A Study on Nutritional Properties of Some Selected Underutilized Vegetables in Harispattuwa Divisional Secretariat of Kandy District Sri Lanka

Wimalasekara R., Kapilaratne K.M.R.V.
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Dynamics of Odonata in an Agroecosystem: Effects of Paddy Cultivation Phases on the Diversity of Dragonflies and Damselflies

Priyadarshana P.H.M.G.C., Ranaweera S.R.D., Shafa S.M.R., Gunawardena M.P.
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Habitat Utilization and Behavioral Patterns of the Endemic Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper (Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus) in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

Mahaulpatha W.A.D., Dhananjani D.M.T.
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Seed Security for Food Security: A Situation Analysis from the Rural Home Gardens

Bandara A.M.S.M.R.S.G., Hansika S.T., De Silva D.A.M., Mitsuyuki T.
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Conservation of Coastal Agriculture and Forestry–towards a Sustainable Blue Economy

Ranasinghe D.M.S.H.K.
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Swordtail (Xiphophorous helleri) Growth Promoting Activity and Proximity Analysis of Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Peel Oil Supplemented Feed

Idroos F.S., Thanushanthahi L., Manage P.M.
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Rhizospheric Fungal spp. of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and Their Effect on Tomato Plant Growth and on Alternaria solani, the Causative Agent of Early Blight of Tomato

Deshappriya N., Fernando W.C.J.O., Fernando M.S.W.
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Predicting Current and Future Potential Distribution of Endemic Plant Genera in Sri Lanka Through Ecological Niche Modelling

Viduranga W.A.A.D.M., Kathriarchchi H.S.
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Examination of Neediness of Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures in Conservation of Threatened Migrant Birds and Breeding Residents in Sri Lanka

Samarasinghe S.S.T.
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Characterization of the Vocal Repertoire of Sri Lankan Jackal (Canis aureus nariya)

Seneviratne S.S., Jayaweera U.
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Dung Beetle Functional Diversity and Ecosystem Services (Resource Relocation) in Different Land Use Types in the Upper Walawe Basin Area

Perera P.R.M., Kudavidanage E.P., Udayakumara E.P.N., Wijesekara H., Lekamge D.
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Sustainable Tourism

Review of ‘Kalpitiya Urban Development Plan 2021-2030’ using TIES Ecotourism Principles

Weerasinghe M.A.M.T., Jayasinghe L.D.C., Dissanayake, D.M.S.B.
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Assessment of the Potential to Promote Nature-based Tourism Industry in the Protected Area Network of Sri Lanka

Wijethunga A.R.L., Subasinghe D.
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Exploring the Potential of Geotourism with a Focus on Kahagolla Landslides Area in Sri Lanka

Senavirathna C.
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Combining Health and Well-being: Designing a Modern Medicinal Garden to Meet Tourists' Expectations

Perera P.R.M., Kudavidanage E.P., Udayakumara E.P.N., Wijesekara H., Zoysa A.I.U.D., Kodithuwakku N.D., Perera H.M.R.P.
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Elephant Based Volunteer Tourism in Sri Lanka (On the Perception of Volunteer Service Providers and Volunteer Participants in Elephant Related Activities)

Perera P.K.U.
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Geology, Soil and Water Resource Management

Evaluation of the Quality of the Groundwater used for Domestic Purposes in the Anuradhapura District of the Dry Zone and the Efficacy of Laterite Soil-based Household Water Filters as Adsorbents

Dissanayake N.U.S., Jayawardana D.T., Buddhima A.V.P.S., Mapatuna M.H.L, Gunathilake B.M., Hisho R.
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Identification of Deep and Shallow Groundwater Potential Zones using GIS Techniques; Case Study: Monaragala District, Sri Lanka

Wickramarathna R.L., Illeperuma I.A.K.S., Indrajith W.G.T.
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Effect of Cinnamon Leaf Compost on Selected Soil Properties in Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) Growing Soils

Anuradha M.D., Tharanga K.H.G.M., Dissanayake M.L.M.C., Madhurangi H.M.T.T.
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Impacts of Organic and Non-Organic Cultivation Practices on Soil Fertility Parameters of Selected Paddy Lands Based on the Duration of Cultivation in Wet and Intermediate Climate Zones of Sri Lanka

Hemachandra J.K.D.S.H., Godakumbura P.I., Prashantha M.A.B., Cooray A.T.
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Comparative Study of Soil Nutrients in Selected Paddy Lands in Wet Zone Treated with Organic and Chemical Fertilizers

Pemathilaka A.U.S., Munasinghe M.L.A.M.S.
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Potassium Ions Release from Mica by Organic Acids Present in Potassium Solubilizing Bacteria

Kaushalya R.M.M.T., Ratnatilleke A.A.L.
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Impact of Heat on Soil Water Repellency in Forest Soils from Different Depths using Water-Repellent Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) Forest Soil

Perera H.T.M., Mori Y., Maeda M., Leelamanie D.A.L.
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State of Surface and Vertical Salinity in Puttalam Lagoon during North-East Monsoon

Perera H.A.S.D, Jayathilake R.M.
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Spatial Variability of Selected Soil Chemical Parameters in Low-yielding Paddy Production Block in Mahaweli System H, Sri Lanka

Attanayaka A.M.S.M., Akther M.S.R., Naveendrakumar G.
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Estimation of Water Yield and Soil Erosion in Samanalawewa Watershed in Sri Lanka using GIS-based InVEST Model 

Premarathna W.D.U., Udayakumara E.P.N., Wanniarachchi D.N.S.
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Release of Potassium Ions from Feldspar by Organic Acids Present in Potassium-Solubilizing Bacteria

Thashmantha M.A.D.S., Ratnatilleke A.A.L.
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Variation of Geochemical Properties of Soils in Tropical Lowland Rainforests in Sri Lanka

Bandara H.M.K.S., Herath H.M.S.K., Samarakoon S.M.T.N., Chandrajith R.L.R., De Costa W.A.J.M.
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Review of the Responses of Various Soil Amendments in Sandy Soils

Jayathilini D.L.D.C, Eeswaran R., Srikrishnah S.
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Impacts of Organic and Non-organic Paddy Farming Practices on Surface Water Quality in Selected Areas

Fernando N.D.S.M., Godakumbura P.I., Prashantha M.A.B., Cooray A.T.
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Environmental Engineering and Green Technology

Effect of Natural IAA Produced by Streptomyces Strain ACM37 on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth

Gamlath A.G.N.N.A.S., Abayathunga T.P., Widana Gamage S.M.K.
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Biofilm-based Biofertilizers and Microbial Mixed Cultures: Are they Different on Plant Growth?

Senanayake D.M.N., Seneviratne G., Jayasinghe J.A.W.W.
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Effect of pH and Light Intensity on the Growth of Dunaliella Salina

Dilshan W.L.T., Asanthi H.B., Maithreepala R.A., Atapaththu K.S.S., Costa A.M.K.C.J., Suranga D.K.A.I.
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Characterization of Thermostable Cellulase Enzyme Isolated from a Hot Spring Bacterium: Bacillus sp.

Herath M.N., Sadeepa, H.D.D., Manage, P.M., Sirisena, K.A.
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On-water Catalyst-free Synthesis of 3-Alkenyl Oxindoles

Kumarasinghe K.G.U.R., Samaradiwakara D.M.T.A.
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Potassium Solubilizers, Aspergillus sp. and Trichoderma sp. Promote Growth in Tomato

Kumari M.D.H.M., Athukorala A.D.S.N.P., Vishwajith H.K.I.S., Rajapakse R.M.G.
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Core-Shell Adsorbent Granules Fabricated from Sand/Graphene Oxide Nano-Composite for Adsorptive Removal of Pb (II)

Perera W.P.R.T., Perera P.L.R.A., Kumarasinghe A.R., Liyanage J.A.
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Potential of a Charcoal Evaporative Cooling Chamber for Extending the Shelf Life of Vegetables

Karunathilaka T.D., Rupasinghe C.P., Samaraweera M.D.S.
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Olax zeylanica Leaf Extract-assisted Eco-Benevolent Synthesis of Sulfur Nanoparticles and the Determination of their Insecticidal Potential against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Sandeepani G.D.V.A., Perera A.G.W.U., Chinthaka S.D.M.
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Removal of Crystal Violet Dye in Textile Wastewater Using Rice Husk Biochar

Pabasara W.G.A., Premadasa A.G.K.E., Madushika J.W.A.
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Bio-efficacy and Persistence of Inert Dust Formulations as Stored-grain Protectants against Sitophilus oryzae (L.)

Ganhewa H.T., Perera A.G.W.U.
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Thermal Evaluation of Vertical Greeneries for Building Façade with Different Orientations and Shading Percentages by Design-builder Simulation

Jayakody G.D.C., Jayasinghe G.Y., Halwatura R.U., Weerasinghe K.G.N.H.
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Preparation and Characterization of NPK Nutrient Loaded Electrospun Cellulose Acetate Nanofiber Mat to be used as a Slow-release Fertilizer

Fernando W.A.M.B., Munaweera I., Kottegoda N.
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Effect of Water Sources on the Growth Performance and Chlorophyll Content of Azolla pinnata R.Br.

Amarasinghe S.R., Rajapaksha R.A.N.D., Rathnayake N.R.R.W.S.
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Ecofriendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles via Camellia sinensis Leaves and their Insecticidal Effects towards the Storage Pest, Sitophilus oryzae. (L.)

Sandeepani G.D.V.A., Perera A.G.W.U., Chinthaka S.D.M.
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Sustainable Land Use and Urban Development

Light Spectral Regimes under a Closed and Dense Canopy: Evidence from Mesua ferrea Trees for Human Comfort in Urban Landscape Planning

Makuloluwa M.W.H.B.K., Dahanayaka P.D., Silva K.S.U.S., Indramali O.S., Makuloluwa M.W.L.B., Beneragama C.K.
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Conversion of Marginalized Tea Lands into Timber Plantations and its Impact on Soil Organic Carbon Content: A Case Study in Central Highlands of Sri Lanka

Rotawewa B., Lokupitiya E.Y.K.
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Urban Farms for Neighborhood Improvement and Social Well-being of Urban Areas in Kandy

Dilshani C, Kulathunga S., Udawaththa C.
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Green Building Rating of High-Rise Buildings in Sri Lanka

Abeywickrama B.K.A.I., Witharana A.
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A Sustainable Form of Land Use under Borassus flabellifer: A Case Study in Jaffna District of Sri Lanka

Gnanavelrajah N., Sathasivam T., Jeyavanan K., Raveendran S.
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Assessment of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Urban Heat Island Intensity in Colombo Metropolitan Area

Withana P.M., Lokupitiya E.Y.K., Rajapaksha I.
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Spatial and Temporal Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover in Wilpattu National Park Restricted Zone, Sri Lanka

Kumara U.I., Jayawardene D.T., Gunathilake B.M.
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Visitor Perception on Urban Green Space and its Contribution for Human Well-being, A Case Study for Henarathgoda Botanic Garden

Chandrathilaka G.G.T., Samarasekara S., Jayasooriya V.
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Socioeconomic Sustainability of Chena Cultivation in the Forested Land of Hambantota District, Sri Lanka

Pramod C. W., Jeyavanan K., Sivananthawerl T.
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A New Three-Pillar Score System to Reduce the Sustainable Subset Heterogeneity within the GREENSL Rating System in Sri Lanka

Thiwanka S.P.D., Halwatura D., Pallewatta N.
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Application of Multispectral Drone for Quantitative Assessment of the Fertilizer Requirement for the Up-country Tea Plantation in Sri Lanka

Kumara U.I., Jayawardene D.T., Gunathilake B.M.
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Spatial Analysis of Locational Vulnerability of Fish Drying Cottage Industry of Kudawella, Sri Lanka

Weerakoon K.G.P.K., Abeysooriya G.
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Environmental Economics in Resource Management.

Valuation of Ecosystem Services for Driving Community-assisted Forest Landscape Restoration in Endane Biodiversity Corridor, Sri Lanka

Madawala M.M.G.I.N.M.B., Rajasooriya P.G.C.L., Fernando A.P.S., Perera A., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N., Nanayakkara S., Geekiyanage N.
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Analysis and Characterization of Four Selected Sri Lankan Seed Oils for the Potential Applications in Cosmetics and Dietary Supplements

Thathsara K.A.H., Chinthaka S.D.M.
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Ayurveda Perspective of Environmental Sustainability for the Economic Crisis–A Review

Kaushalya H.B.D., Gunawardhana R.M.R., Nishan S.P.A.S.
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Ascertainment of Photosynthetic Biomass Curves in the Early Growth Stages of Selected Dominat Native and Endemic Plant Species in Lowland Rainforest Ecosystems, Sri Lanka that as a Proxy for Value Primary Ecosystem Services and towards Conservation

Aberathna W.S.S.L., Chaturanga H.N., Senanayake F.R., De. Zoysa D.
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Farmers Perspectives on Negative Impacts of Chemical Pesticide Usage in Vegetable Cultivations: Case Study from the Periyaneelavanai Area, Ampara District

Tharangani P.K.S.J., Sanjula K.R., Sahr A.K.S., Rushdha M.J., Bandara W.A.R.T.W.
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Effectiveness of a Disaster Management Education Program among Youth: A Case Study in Three Disaster-prone Provinces

Perera M.A.U., Gunawardena U.A.D.P.
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Consumer Awareness and Buying Behavior on Coconut Spread in Sri Lanka

Sudari D.K.P.G.K., Malkanthi S.H.P.
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Influence of Environmental Factors in Determining Tourist Destinations

Karunarathna M.M.S.A.
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A Comparison of Resources Usage for Two White-Leg Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) Farming Systems (Earthen Pond System and Round Tank System)

Darshika K.A.N., De Silva D.N., Subasinghe R., Pallewatta P.K.T.N.S.
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Economic Feasibility of Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment Plants: A Case Study from Dimbulagala, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Bandara T., Witharana A.
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Study of Consumption and Disposal Practices Related to Polythene Shopping Bags

Karunaratne C.M.W., Gunawardena U.A.D.P.
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Attitudes Towards Turtle Conservation: An Island Wide Study in Sri Lanka

Ranasinghe H.M.D.M., Gunawardena U.A.D.P.
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Valuation of Ecosystem Services for Driving Community-assisted Forest Landscape Restoration in Endane Biodiversity Corridor, Sri Lanka

Madawala M.M.G.I.N.M.B., Rajasooriya P.G.C.L., Fernando A.P.S., Perera A., Gunatilleke I.A.U.N., Nanayakkara S., Geekiyanage N.
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Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Banking in Public and Private Sector Banks in Sri Lanka

Wickramarathna D.T.N., Halwatura D., Pallewatta P.K.T.N.S., Seneviratne B.Y.H., Dharmarathne H.A.S.G.
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Determination of Heavy Metals in Etroplus suratensis from Koggala Lagoon in Southern, Sri Lanka

Abeysooriya A.P.S.W., Wijesinghe R.D.N., Bandara E.G.K.Y.C., Sanjaya H.L.K.
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Economic Importance of Consuming Homemade Turmeric: A Case of Kandy District in Sri Lanka

Hewage R.G.S.M., Malkanthi S H P.
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The Opportunity Cost Analysis of using Jack Fruit Timber as a Construction Material in Sri Lanka

Kaluwila K.M.C.N, Udawattha C.D.
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Valuation of the Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary from the Perception of the Visitors

Jayaratne C.T., Gunawardena U.A.D.P., Wattage P., Edirisinghe J.C.
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Biomass and Sustainable Energy

The Effect of Nitrogen-Enriched Partially Burnt Paddy Husk on Growth and Yield of Rice (Oryza Sativa)

Jayarathna J.G.S.N., Godakumbura P.I., Ratnayake W.M.U.K.
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Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) As a Possible Alternative Energy Source: A Case Study for INSEE Cement Manufacturing Plant in Puttalam, Sri Lanka

Chandrathilake G.G.T., Rathnayake O.M.S.C., Silva A.P.
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A Study on the Potentiality of Bioethanol Production from Selected Weed Species of the Asteraceae Family

Alwis W.L.N.S., Pratheepkumar M., Ranganathan K.
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In vitro Screening of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Plant Extract Adenanthera pavonina

Wijesekara M.A., Goonerathne L.V., Soysa P., Perera D.B., Jayasena S., Jayasiri A., Kottahachchi D.U.
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Wood Science, Wood and Non Wood Industry

Preliminary Investigation on the Effect of Termites on Wood Decay in Selected Sri Lankan Timber Species

Arachchi C.I.M., Muthumala C.K., Jayalath J.A.C.S.
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Alternative Timber Applications for Sri Lankan House Construction during the Economic Crisis

Dabare E.T.D., Udawattha C.D., Udawattha C.D.
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Poster Session

Awareness of the General Public within the District of Gampaha, Regarding the Biomedical Waste Disposed by Clinical Laboratories and its Consequences

Perera B.O.L., Peiris P.C., Jayathilake J.M.N.J.
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Importance of the Conservation of Natural Forests in Protecting Red Listed Medicinal Plant Terminalia arjuna in the Perspective of Indigenous System of Medicine

Shifka W.F., Muthalib A.M.
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Mangrove Biodiversity Conservation and Aquaculture Practices in Sri Lanka: An Overview

Madumadhawa M.H.D., Manewa R.M.S.S., Palliyaguru O.G., Senaratna D.
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Therapeutic Uses of Mee Tree (Madhuca longifolia)

Risla M.H.F., Muthalib A.M.
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A Quality Review of EIA: A Comparative Study of State-Funded and International Aid Agency-funded Development Projects in Sri Lanka

Vinasithamby R, Vimaladhas N., Vimaladhas V.
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Forest and Natural Vegetation Cover Loss Over 2000 to 2020 in Sri Lanka; A Canopy Density Base Analysis

Kaushalya G. N.
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Ethno Botanical Survey of Medicinal Plants at Ayurveda Base Hospital North Matale, Sri Lanka-2021

Jesintha J., Prasanya M.
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Temporal Variation of Water Quality in Nilwala River, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Diwyanjalee G.R., Premaratne W.A.P.J.
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Effectiveness of an Awareness Program on Lunch Sheets Pollution: A Case study at Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Gunathilake T.M.S.U., Tharindu G.A.N., Udayangi J.I., Weerasena O.V.D.C.J., Wanigasinghe S.P.A., Thennakoon H.G., Senarath M.V.R.P.D., Thilakarathne K.A.V., Bandara A.B.A.L., Seneviratne W.S.M.S., Sandaruwan G.L.H.
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Fungal Diversity in the Wounded Tissues of Gyrinops walla Trees and the Surrounding

Vidanage W.V.T.U., Subasinghe S.M.C.U.P., Manamgoda D.S., Hettiarachchige R.P.
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Preliminary Survey on Ethnomedicinal Value of Spontaneous Urban Plants

Nuwan V.G.S.I., Wasana R.K.R., Ediriweera E.R.H.S.S., Manori K.D.
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Phytochemical Analysis of Some Selected Indigenous Plants in Eastern Region of Sri Lanka used for Minimizing Insect Damage on Stored Grains during Storage

Karunakaran S., Niranjana R.F.
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Effect of Expired Yoghurt Powder as a Soil Amendment on Growth, Yield and Chlorophyll

Thushari K.L.N.A., Amarasinghe S.R., Narayana N.M.N.K.
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Is the Forest Fire adjacent to St. Clair’s Waterfall Natural or Man-made?

Wijerathna L.P.S.D.N., Meegahakotuwa U.S.
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A Review on Pharmacological Activities of Eclipta alba (Keekirindiya-Bhringarāja)

Munasinghe G.M.A.L.P., Madushani G.W.H., Molligoda S.P.
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Analysis of Wastewater Quality after the Reopening of the Faculty of Technology,

Gunathilake H.M.A.V., Perera W.P.S.N., Malkanthi W.P.M.
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Awareness on the Waste Management Practices and Causes for Increased Urban Waste Generation among the General Public in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Peiris P.C., Perera B.O.L., Jayathilake J.M.N.J.
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The Implications of Religious Practices on Loxococcus rupicola (Thw.) H. Wendl. and Drude, A Critically Endangered, Endemic Palm Species in Sri Lanka

Chandrathilake G.G.T., Wickramasinghe K.H.P.D.L., Rajatewa R.A.M.P.M.
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Role of Street trees in Urban Landscape: A Resource Audit

Seenapatabendige K.B., De Silva D.A.M.
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Water Table Estimation in Attaragoda GN Division in Galle, Sri Lanka

Prabhashvi W.A.A., Senanayake S.A.M.A.I.K.
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Pollen Morphological Studies on Selected Species of Family Dilleniaceae in Sri Lanka

Abeyrathne U.K.G., Munasinghe M.L.A.M.S.
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Application of Participatory Concept in Minimizing Food Packaging Waste (FPW) in Manufacturing Firms

Senevirathne B.S., Jayasinghe M.A.
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Relationship of Physico-chemical Properties of Water with Phytoplankton Abundance in Peraru Village Tank in Vavuniya District

Samarawickrama R.A.D., Nanthakumaran A., Sivakumar P.
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Climate Change and Disaster Management

Analysis of Climate Variable and Fisherman Perception on Climate Change Divers in Negombo Lagoon Area

Fernando R., Bellanthudawa B.K.A., Halwatura D.
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Review of Climate Change's Impacts on Tea Quality

Jayawardhana, J.M.S.S.
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Climate Injustice in Sri Lanka through the Lens of Flooding Events

Gunawardena D.H., Wickramasinghe D.
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Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation: The Case of Western Province, Sri Lanka

Ranasinghe D.M.S.H.K.
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Medical Officers on Disaster Preparedness: Study from Base Hospital Panadura (BHP) and Kethumathi Maternity Hospital (KMH), Panadura in Western Province

Kumara P.G.H., Pathirana T.E.A., Wickramasinghe D.D., Premasiri H.M.R.
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Floods and Land Use Land Cover Changes in the Kalu River Basin: A Call to Action

Amarakoon V., Wickramasinghe D.D., Premasiri H.M.R., Shaw R., Mukherjee M.
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Sri Lankan Contribution to Climate Change by Enteric Fermentation of Large Ruminants: An Overview

Manewa R.M.S.S., Madumadhawa M.H.D., Palliyaguru O.G., Senaratne D.
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A Critical Appraisal of the International and National Legal Framework on Climate Change

Samaradiwakara H.S.
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A GIS-based Binary Logistic Regression Model for the Inundation Analysis; A Case Study on Elapatha DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka

Ekanayaka H.D.M., Jayasinghe G.Y., Priyankara P.
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Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Homegardens of Low Country Wet Zone, Sri Lanka

Nilupuli M. D., Lokupitiya E. Y. K.
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Citizen Science Forum

River Gem Mining, its Impacts and Mitigation: A Case from Kumbukkan Oya, Monaragala Divisional Secretariat Area

Premawansha O.G.K.R., Buddhika K.M.W., Priyankara T.L.A., Dissanayaka D.M.P.T.
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Connecting the Dots; Environmental Literacy Index in Measuring Knowledge for Environmental Conservation

Dissanayake, D.M.S.B.
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Faunal Diversity and Biodiversity Conservation within Homagama Mahinda Rajapaksha College, Sri Lanka

Abegunawardhana P.D., Aththanayake R.K.P.S., Galhenage D.T.T.M, Dahanayaka K.S.S.S., Amarasinghe M.A.A., Nanediri D.G.S., Pathberiya I.N.
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A Study of Households’ Perception towards Solar Panel Installation Case Study: Villagers of Techno-park nearby Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Pathirathna M.P.P.Y., Kuruppu R.E., Perera A.M.H., Soysa W.A.E.
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