Bio-diversity

Rationale Catchment areas in the Matale district is rapidly reducing due to- Pinus plantation in the barren lands of the Central hills, The resulting infertile land due to monoculture of tea for long periods, being invaded by grass species later on and setting of fire, The human settlement in those areas. Objectives, activities Watershed protection and development of catchment areas by planting mixed species of trees in the central hills of Sri Lanka. Development through reforestation of 50 acres of watershed area in each of the 2 DS divisions. Awareness raising among the communities living on the hill tops and foot of hills on how their activities mutually affect each other and on sustainable development through environmental conservation. Conserve biodiversity and ecological niches. Groups involved CBOs, children s societies comprising children of 5-18 years.

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