The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science has established the Center for Forestry and Environment with a primary focus on advancing the research and development endeavors of its students. The center plays a pivotal role in organizing seminars, workshops, and certificate courses, aimed at keeping students abreast of the latest developments in the field. Additionally, the center is equipped with a specialized set of instruments and equipment that are readily accessible to students within the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. Some of the advance facilities that provided by the center,
Tree Stem Scanner
Gas analyses for the selected gases
DSLR Camera and Accessories
Hemiview Forest Canopy Analyzer
Micro-Kjeldhal Apparatus
Weather stations for data collections
Muffle Furnace
Soxhlet Apparatus
Trinocular Microscope
Trial Camera
Motion Detection Camera
Laptops
Printer
Digital Measuring Equipment
PCR and Accessories
Utilizing the resources made available by the center and other department facilities, academic members of the department have successfully published a substantial number of publications through the Center for Forestry and Environment. In the pursuit of fostering academic excellence, the center has outlined a schedule of short courses scheduled to be conducted in the year 2024.
Short course on drone technology
Special analyses for forestry and environmental science
Environmental Economics
Cleaner production and green technology
Gem and industrial minerals
Waste water treatment technology
CONTACT DETAILS
Prof. Daham Jayawardana
Head, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
daham@sjp.ac.lk
Mr. Tharindu Weerasooriy
Technical Officer, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
Mr. G. R. P. Premachandra
Lab Attendant and Library Staff, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science