2006: Managing Natural Resources Towards Sustainable Development

Forest and Natural Resource Management

• Construction of a growth model to predict the individual stem volume of Tectona grandis L.f. (Teak) in Sri Lanka

  S. M. C. U. P. Subasinghe

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• Estimation of change of taper with age for Tectona grandis L. f. (Teak)

  M. A. Nafees, S. M. C. U. P. Subasinqhe

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• Predicting the optimal rotation length of Teak plantations using a simulation model

  L. H. P. Gunaratne, T. N. Subramanium

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• Investigation of ergonomic parameters of easy chairs in Moratuwa furniture manufacturing establishments

  S. A. L. P. Silva, H. S. Amarasekera

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• Estimation of above ground biomass of forest trees using dbh as a single parameter

  I. D. Welivita, S. M. C. U. P. Subasinghe

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• An assessment of vegetation and canopy structure of moderately exploited natural forest area in Yagirala forest reserve

  W. M. P. S. B. Wahala, W. A. J. M. De Costa, D. M. S. H. K. Ranasinqhe

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• Species diversity and forage value of herbage in a neglected coconut land proposed for livestock integration

  L. Kumanayaka, T. Seresinhe, M. De S. Liyanage, I. Pathirana

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• A study on palmyrah (Borasus fJabellifer) utilization pattern and socioeconomic status of dependent livelihood in Mannar district of Sri Lanka

  S. Arulmageswaran, I. M. N. Chandrasiri, J. V. Culas

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• Effect of free range poultry system on land use efficiency and floral diversity in Rubber plantations

  B. M. D. C. Balasooriya, V. H. L. Rodriqo, S. M. M. Iqbal, D. V. S. de S. Garnaqe

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• Rubber latex production in Hevea brasiliensis with high density planting

  T. U. K. Silva, S. M. C. U. P. Subasinqhe, V. H. L. Rcdrlqo

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• Evaluation of different cover crops on vacant areas (pottal) in mature tea plantation

  I. R. Palihakkara, B. G. D. lldesh, P. W. D. Vlthanaqe

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• Problems and improvement potentials of Kandyan homegardens at Yatinuwara area

  K. I. A. Kothalawala, D. K. N. G. Pushpakumara, T. Sivananthwerl

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• Agro- forestry system to protect both the Sinharaja forest and the peripheral villages (a case study of the southern part of Sin haraja)

  K. I. A. Kothalawala, D. K. N. G. Pushpakumara, T. Sivananthwerl

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• Behaviour of cattle in an agro-forestry system

  D. Senaratna, N. S. B. M. Atapattu, W. G. D. Lakmini, W. I. R. Palihakkara, B. Piyadigama, C. C. Senaratne

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• Assessment on timber and carbon in rubber plantations with special reference to the wet zone of Sri Lanka

  E. S. Munasinghe, V. H. L. Rodriqo, P. K. W. Karunathilaka, U. A. D. P. Gunawardena

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• Evaluation of different cover crops on vacant areas (pottal) in mature tea plantation

  I. R. Palihakkara, B .G .D . lldesh, P. W. D. Vlthanaqe

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• Problems and improvement potentials of Kandyan homegardens at Yatinuwara area

  K. I. A. Kothalawala, D. K. N. G. Pushpakumara, T. Sivananthwerl

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• Agro- forestry system to protect both the Sinharaja forest and the peripheral villages (a case study of the southern part of Sin haraja)

  H. I. G. C. Kumara

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• Behaviour of cattle in an agro-forestry system

  D. Senaratna, N. S. B. M. Atapattu, W. G. D. Lakmini, W. I. R. Palihakkara, B. Piyadigama, C. C. Senaratne

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• Design and development of power tiller operated multipurpose whole stick harvester especially for sugarcane

  P. L. A. G. Alwis, L. W. S. Pemasiri, W. S. K. Rathnayake

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• Multi-use two wheel tractor operated fertilizer applicator for Coconut cultivation

  P. L. A. G. Alwis, L. W. S. Pemasiri, K. P. W. Lakmal

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• Formulation of a fertilizer package for hybrid varieties of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)

  O. P. G. Pushpakumari, K. P. D. Slrlwardhane, R. H. M. K. Ratnayake

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• Drought analysis in relation to crop production Anuradhapura district

  M. K. N. Kumari, C. M. Navaratne

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• Role of plants in traditional livestock production

  A. N. F. Perera, A. N. K. Perera, E. R. K. Perera

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• Energy saving scoop type rotary tiller blade for deep tillage

  C. P. Rupaslnqhe, H. P. W. Jayasuriya

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• Sustainability of home gardens in Masemulla forest area in Matara district

  M. K. T. K. Amarasinghe, I. R. Palihakkara, M. de S. Liyanage

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• Sustainable development through proper land utilization Case study Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

  P. G. R. N. I. Pussella, R. M. K. G. S. P. B. Koswatte, R. K. A. Ariyarathne, D. S. Munasinge, H. R. S. Thilakarathne, T. M. N. Tennakoon

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• Performance of seedlings of tree borne oilseeds and their response to fertilization in problem soils

  R. Santhi, M. Sathiyadevi, A. K. Mani

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• Impact of forest types on soil properties

  A. K. Man, S. Manivasakan, R. Santhi

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• Viable approach towards the sustainable utilization of Negombo lagoon

  M. A. M. Rijas, A. M. T. P. Athauda, P. S. K. Rajapakshe, K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake

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• Domestic water scarcity and rain water harvesting in non-perennial river basins Sri Lanka, Case-study Maspotha and Ganewaththa villages in Daduru Oya basin

  C. P. Herath, F. N. Gichuki

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• Impacts of climate change on forests in different climatic zones and their implications on sustainable development

  W. A. J. M. De Costa

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• Measures for a sustainable lobster fishery

  D. N. Koralagama, O. Amarasinghe, D. S. Jayakody

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• Sustainable management of land resources

  A. P. Pandey

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• Towards systematic compilation of environmental information Review of sources of data on environment with special reference to Land Resource

  H. C. Perera

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• Assessment of soil erosion hazard of Victoria catchment area using GIS as a tool

  K. P. G. W. Senadeera, S. Piyasiri, K. D. W. Nandalal

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• Comparison of litter decomposition rate constant for Yagirala and Horton Plains natural forests of lowland wet zone a nd montane zone of Sri Lanka

  L. A. M. C. Amarasekara, D. M. S. H. K. Ranasinghe

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• Development of a rapid environmental assessment methodology for roads sector rehabilitation projects

  A. K. Hettiarachchi, N. J. G. J. Bandara, J. M. S. J. Bandara

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• Elevation of earthworm biomass by organic cultivation practices Long-term evidence from tea soils

  K. M. Mohotti, N. H. M. S. Chithrapala, S. Subasinghe

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• In vitro shoot tip culture of Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus L.)

  P. S. Warakagoda, D. L. C. Kumari, S. Subasinghe

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• In vitro shoot tip culture of Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus L.)

  P. S. Warakagoda, D. L. C. Kumari, S. Subasinghe

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• Effect of bio control agent Trichoderma (T. viride and T. konnigiil on basal rot of Cloropytum comosum 'Iaxum' caused by Sclerotium rolfsii

  K. A. L. Priyadarshani, D. B. Kelaniyangoda

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• In vitro callus induction of Spilanthes calva DC [Spilanthes acmella auct. non L,.] (Maha Akmella)

  S. Hewage, W. T. P. S. K. Senarath

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• Collection, conservation, evaluation and use of durian germ plasm at Horana

  K. H. S. Peiris

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• In vitro propagation of Kaempferia galanga (L)

  K. M. R. T. Wijekoon, W. T. P. S. K. Senarath

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• Effect of physiological status on rooting of Masbedda (Gymnema sylvestre) cuttings

  K. K. I. U. Arunakumara, U. Wickramasinghe, B. C. Walpola, S. Subasinghe

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• In vitro multiplication of Wthnia somnifera auxiliary buds for mass propagation

  P. S. Warakagoda, D. L. C. Kumari, S. Subasinghe

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• Development of new cultivation technology for straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) using locally available raw materials

  A. S. Nissanka, P. Rajapakshs, R. H. M. K. Ratnayake

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• Evaluation of Luffa (Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb) varieties under low country intermediate zone of Sri Lanka

  R. M. S. S. Rajapaksha, K. P. D. Siriwardana, R. H. M. K. Ratnayake

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• Exploring natural resources for sustainable management of ecosystems future challenges for control and management of Xyleborus fornicatus eichh. (Coleoptera Scolytidae), the shot-hole borer of tea in Sri Lanka

  R. S. Walgama, P. Senanayake, C. De Seram

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• Adsorption kinetics of sugarcane bagasse for selective removal of Cr (VI) and Cu (II) from aqueous solutions

  N. Prapurna, M. Vlswanatham

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• Heavy metals in substrates of a freshwater wetland at Kelaniya

  K. G. S. Nlrbadha, J. A. Uyanage, M. D. Amarasinqhe

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• Assessment of the impact of diuron to water bodies in the Walawa area

  R. C. Watawala, A. P. Mallawatantri, S. Liyanage, J. A. Liyanaqe

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• Environmental impacts on waste and water disposal from abbatoirs and poultry processing units in Weligama area,

  N. D. C. Sirisena, P. A. B. S. Baduwasam, R. A. U. J. Marapana, T. Seresinghe

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• Environmental impacts on waste and water disposal from abbatoirs and poultry processing units in Weligama area,

  N. D. C. Sirisena, P. A. B. S. Baduwasam, R. A. U. J. Marapana, T. Seresinghe

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• Colour removal and its mechanisms in textile wastewater treatment by UASB reactor system with anaerobic granular sludge

  W. Somasiri, Li Xiufen, Wenquan Ruan, Jian Chen

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• Status of heavy metal pollution in the Lunawa lagoon

  W. R. M. N. K. Wickramasinghe, P. N. Dayawansa, M. O. P. de Costa

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• Effects of some water quality parameters and some metals on osmoregulation of Oreochromis mossambicus in Bolgoda lake

  K. W. M. Irodanie, A. G. O. H. Senevitathne

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• Bioremediation for water purification· A case study at St. Coombs Lake, Talawakelle

  P. G. D. S. Amarasena, K. M. Mohotti, G. Hitinayake

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• Investigation of trace metals in air particulate matter collected from Colombo

  A. D. T. Liyanage, K. G. S. Jayawardana, R. N. R. Jayaratne, C. K. Amaratunqa, K. R. R. Mahanama

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• Factors governing an integrated solid waste management program A case study at Nuwara-Eliya district secretariat division

  A. G. Amarananda, N. J. G. J. Bandara

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• Lichens as biomonitors of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide pollution in Colombo and suburbs

  A. M. N. P. Attanayaka, S. C. Wijeyaratne

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• Emission factors for selected PAHs and carbonyl compounds from locally available mosquito coils and joss stick brands

  L. C. Kalutarage, K. R. R. Mahanama

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• Low cost eco-friendly polyethylene film for packaging of wheat flour

  S. Liyanage, A. A. R. Amarasinghe

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• Eutrophication and poultry industry Issues, challenges and opportunities

  N. S. B. M. Atapattu

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• Evaluation of pesticide impact rating index (PIRI) model as a pesticide risk indicator

  A. G. P. Aravlnna, A. M. Mubarak, J. A. Liyanage, S. Liyanage, S. Wickramaratne

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• Development of a flexible porous pipe using rubber crumb and recycled polyethylene

  N. Dayaratna, S. Liyanage

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• Shrimp waste management Use of dried papaya milk in chitosan manufacture

  P. A. J. Yapa, A. Silva, W. T. P. S. K. Senarath

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• Media properties of different vermicompost and coir dust mixtures

  B. W. N. Priyadarshani, S. Senarathne, N. A. K. de Silva, W. G. D. Lakmini

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• Suitability of some agro-industrial by-products as litter material for poultry Physio-chemical properties

  N. S. B. M. Atapattu, D. Senaratne, N. D. C. Sirisena

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• Wastewater use in agriculture in Sri Lanka A case study from Kurunegala Sri Lanka

  P. Dissanayake, A. Clemett

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• Utilization of sewage sludge as a potting media for tree nursery

  M. P. Divya, K. Srinivasan, M. G. Rao

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• An investigation of the effectiveness of locally available materials as oil spill sorbents for Sri Lanka

  L. A. C. S. Piyadasa, D. K. Weerakoon, S. W. K. Kotagama

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• Studies on utilization of sewage waste water for greening wastelands through afforestation

  M. P. Divya, K. Srinivasan, M. G. Rao

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• UtMization of oil palm waste as a low cost feed ingredient for growing pigs to reduce the environmental pollution

  R. A. U. J. Marapana, R. T. Seresinghe

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• Development of broiler offal silage with molasses

  N. S. B. M. Atapattu, N. D. C. Sirisena

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• Project management in a disaster A Sri Lankan study

  M. H. A. S. Kumara, W. S. Handapangoda

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• Valuing non-market benefits of human dominated small mangrove forests in Sri Lanka

  B. M. S. Batagoda

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• Cost benefit analysis of village tank rehabilitation programme in Hambantota district, Sri Lanka

  E. B. I. Dayananda, U. A. D. P. Gunawardane

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• Novel analytical techniques for improved decision making Implications for consumers and institutions

  C. T. Jayaratne, U. A. D. P. Gunawardane

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• Economic implications of declaration of Knuckles conservation zone

  K. Wickramasinghe, P. Steele

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• An empirical investigation on factors affecting coconut growers in the Kurunegala district to adopt integrated pest management techniques

  M. E. IIlipangamuwa, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige

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• Economics of urban amenities A contingent valuation approach for Bolgoda lake

  S. A. G. C. Jayasekara, U. A. D. P. Gunawardena

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• Shoreline protection value and social dimensions of mangrove ecosystems in coastal villages affected by the' 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka

  R. J. E. Mamiit, K. Wijayaweera

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• An empirical investigation on the demographic characteristics of specialized visitors and their preferences to use up-country tea plantations as nature tourism sites

  W. M. C. S. Weerakoon, K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayaka, U. K. Jayaslnqhe-Mudallqe

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• Household willingness-to-pay (WTP) for a better waste management system An empirical investigation in the. Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha region

  P. D. Pathirana, U. K. Jayasinqhe-Mudalige

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• Ecotourism for sustainable development A study on Bambarakanda

  D. J. Punchihewa

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• Potential of cultivation of Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) in coconut triangle for bioenergy generation

  L. H. P. Gunaratne, S. A. Dissanayake

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• Hybrid biogas plant producing electricity

  R. L. Gonsalves, R. Khichadi

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• Consumption patterns of energy in rural sector of Sri Lanka - Analysis based on Puttalam district

  J. Herath

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• Studies on comparative assessment of tree borne oil species in Southern zone of Tamilnadu, India

  P. R. Krishnan, M. Paramathma

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• Impact of post - tsunami rehabilitation activities on selective fishing in the Northern coast of Jaffna peninsula

  S. Kugathas, Y. Sivatharshan, K. Sivashanthini

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• The effects of tsunami on small and medium enterprises (SME's) Case in Hambantota district

  K. Silva, S. Amaratunge

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• Identification of economic vulnerability of tsunami affected fishing community in Sri Lanka for rehabilitation and reconstruction A Case study of tsunami affected fishing community in Kalutara district

  M. M. Fonseka, R. L. T. N. Rajapakshe, D. A. C. Silva

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• Tsunami and its impact on fisheries industry in Harnbantota district of Sri Lanka

  J. W. D. Chaminda, P. G. S. A. Jayarathne, S. Amaratunge

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• Designing green belts in the coastal zone of Hambantota

  N. I. Kalasinghe, D. M. S. H. K. Ranaslnghe

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• Coordination and information management mechanisms of the tsunami emergency and rehabilitation operations in agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors in Sri Lanka

  W. M. B. S. Nissanka

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• Post-tsunami natural regeneration of coastal vegetation in the Hambantota district in south-eastern Sri Lanka

  M. S. J. Perera, C. N. B. Barnbaradenlya, P. G. d. R. Perera, V. A. M. P. K. Samarawickrema, H. O. D. C. K. Perera

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• Assessment of tsunami damage on the .coastal vegetation in five selected districts in the coastal zone of Sri Lanka, after one and half years of tsunami

  D. M. S. H. K. Ranasinghe, W. M. P. S. B. Wahala

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• Hydrogeological condition and groundwater quality distribution in the tsunami affected Southern coastal area of Sri Lanka

  R. U. K. Plyadasa, J. A. Liyanaqe, K. D. N. Weerasinghe, D. S. E. Kurnara, H. K. C. S. Lakmal

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• Organizational response to disaster -the case of tsunami, December 2004

  S. F. Ansar, M. W. A. P. Jayatilaka

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• Assessment of tsunami damage on the coastal vegetation in 3 selected locations in Yala National Park

  P. Wijesinghe, D. M. S. H. K. Ranasinghe

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• The public trust doctrine and sustainable development An aspect of environmental law

  S. S. M. De Silva

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• Community engagement in forest resource protection in Sri Lanka dry zone A success story

  S. S. M. De Silva

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• Positioning sustainable development as a people's programme -the institutional response

  S. R. Garimella

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• Perceptions of buffer zone villagers on conservation of Knuckles forest range

  M. C. M. Perera, G. Hitinayake, S. K. Hennayake

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• Forest management through community participation in Sri Lanka (with reference to Kurunegala district)

  H. M. Nawarathna Banda

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• Pteridophyte flora of Udawattakele forest the past, present and future

  R. H. G. Ranil, S. R. W. A. B. M. R. J. Kandapola, D. K. N. G. Pushpakurnara, D. S. A. Wijesundara

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• Historical changes in number of Endemic birds in Sri Lanka from 1852 to 2006

  C. D. Kaluthota, S. W. Kotagama

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• A study on tree diversity in lowland, sub-montane and upper montane forest formations along the Hapugastenna nature trail in the Peak Wilderness sanctuary

  R. M. A. P. M. Rajatewa, B. M. P. Singhakumara

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• Pteridopytic diversity in Loolkandura forest

  S. R. W. A. B. M. R. J. Kandapola, R. G. H. Ranil, D. K. N. G. Pushpakurnara, T. Slvananthawarl

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• Lichen floral studies on Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. tree trunk in different eco - regions of Sri Lanka

  M. M. K. Karunarathne, W. J. S. K. Weerakkody, D. S. A. Wijesundara

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• Diurnal avifaunal diversity, species richness and density along the Bolgoda canal in the Bellanwila- Attidiya sanctuary, western Sri Lanka

  U. Dissanayaka, D. Mahaulpatha

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• Current distribution and abundance of slender lorises (Loris tardigradus and L. Iydekkerianus) in Sri Lanka

  S. N. Gamage, D. K. Weerakoon, A. Gunawardena

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• Preliminary study on herpetofaunal diversity of Nilgala forest area in Monaragala district, Sri Lanka

  D. M. S. S. Karunarathna, A. A. T. Amarasinghe, U. T. I. Abeywardena, M. D. C. Asela, D. G. R. Sirimanna

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• Buffer zone restoration and development in Knuckles conservation area, Sri Lanka An overview of Darwin Initiative Project

  B. Dhaka, M. A. Pinard

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• On the relationships of birds and their habitat requirements Insights from a tropical rain forest in Silent Valley National Park, Western Ghats, India

  A. Oas, L. Vijayan

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• Determination of the scale of pattern and distribution in Helicteres isora L (Sterculiaceae)

  K. Yakandawala, S. J. B. A. Jayasekera, D. S. A. Wijesundara, T. L. S. Thirimanne

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• Eco-geographic survey of wild species of Vigna in Sri Lanka

  A. S. U. Liyanage, W. M. D. Wasala, D. K. Edirisinghe, A. Wijesekera

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• Conservation significance of privately managed coffee forests of Kodagu, Wetstern Ghats

  B. N. Sathish, C. G. Kushalappa

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• Phytosociology of woody vegetation on the eastern slopes of Nilgiris

  R. T. Agasimani, K. Kumaran

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• Present status of mangroves in three different water bodies associated sites in Thirukkovil and Pottuvil, Ampara district

  P. Manoharan, T. Shripathy

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• Remote sensing application in the conservation and management of coastal bio resources of the Palk Bay, Southeast coast of India

  R. Sridhar, T. Thangaradjou, L. Kannan

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