Bio-diversity

Conservation of bio diversity in the remaining tropical rain forests in the Ratnapura district. Establish an education centre to conduct awareness programmes for the community in the villages adjoining the forests, on importance of conserving bio diversity. Distribution of 2500 energy saving stoves with the expectation of minimizing firewood usage by 50% Train and equip 25 persons on Bee-keeping. Distribution of plants that yield timber wood to be grown in the home gardens of the villagers, in order to meet the timber needs of the community, lessen the harm caused to forests and increase forest cover, thereby reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Educational program on bio-diversity conservation, plant "Kitul" and "Veval" plants in the forest boundary, provision of fuel-efficient stoves, organizing dramas, essay competitions on forest conservation, training on bee keeping.

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