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Prof. B M P Singhakumara

Prof. B M P Singhakumara
Professor in Forestry and Environment Science
B.Sc. (Hons), D. Phil. (Oxon.)
Email: balangodasingha@gmail.com

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Research Interest :

  • Tropical Forest Ecology
  • Tree Diversity and Systematics
  • Restoration Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Silvics of Rain Forest Trees.

PUBLICATIONS

 

Publications In International Refereed Journals

  • Juliana Hanle, Balangoda P. Singhakumara and Mark Ashton (2021) Complex Small- Holder Agriculture in Rainforest Buffer Zone, Sri Lanka, Supports Endemic Birds. Front. Ecol. Evol. 9:608434. Doi: 10.3389/fevo.2021. 6088434.
  • Madhushi Weerasinghe, Mark Ashton, Elaine R. Hooper & Balangoda M.P. Singhakumara (2019) Floristics of soil seed banks on agricultural and disturbed land cleared of tropical forests. Restoration Ecology, Vol. 27, No.1, pp. 138-147
  • Martin, Geiger, K.L, B.M.P. Singhakumara & M.S. Ashton (2019). Quantitatively characterizing the floristics and structure of a traditional home garden in a village landscape, Sri Lanka. Agroforestry Systems, Vol. 93 No.4, 1439-1454 DOI 10.1007/s10457-018-0254-2.
  • Ashton, M.S., E. R. Hooper, Singhakumara & S. Ediriweera (2018) Regeneration recruitment and survival in an Asian tropical rain forest: implications for sustainable management. Ecosphere 9 (2): Article: e02098. 10.1002/ecs2.2098 (1-16)
  • Sohng, J., M.P. Singhakumara, & M.S. Ashton (2017). Effects on soil chemistry of tropical deforestation for agriculture and subsequent reforestation with special reference to changes in carbon and nitrogen. Forest Ecology and Management 389 (2017) 331- 340. (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication, 2019)
  • Mark Ashton, C.V.S. Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N. Gunatilleke, M.P. Singhakumara, Sunil Gamage, Tomohiro Shibayama, Chisato Tomimura (2014) Restoration of rain forest beneath pine plantations: A relay floristic model with special application to tropical South Asia. Forest Ecology and Management 329: 351-359 (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication, 2016)
  • Uromi M. Goodale, Mark S. Ashton, Graeme P. Berlyn, Timothy G. Gregoire, M. P. Singhakumara, and Kushan U. Tennakoon (2012) Disturbance and tropical pioneer species: Patterns of association across life history stages. Forest Ecology and Management 277: 54-66 (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication, 2014)
  • Tomimura, C., Singhakumara, B.M.P., & M.S. Ashton. 2012. Pattern and composition of secondary succession beneath Caribbean pine plantations of southwest Sri Lanka. Journal of Sustainable Forestry 31: 818-834.
  • Ashton, M.S., C.V.S. Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N. Gunatilleke, H. Griscom, P.S. Ashton and B.M.P. Singhakumara. (2011) The effect of shade on leaf structure and physiology of tree seedlings from a mixed dipterocarp forest. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 167, 332-343 (Received NRC Merit Awards for Scientific Publication)
  • Sisira Ediriweera, M.P. Singhakumara and P.M.S. Ashton (2008) Variation in canopy structure, light and soil nutrition across elevation of a Sri Lankan tropical rain forest. Forest Ecology and Management. 256, pp.1339-1349 (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • A.K.A.K. Panditharathna, B. M.P. Singhakumara, H. P. Griscom, and M. S. Ashton (2008) Change in leaf structure in relation to crown position and size class for tree species within a Sri Lankan tropical rain forest Can. J. Bot. 86(6): 633–640 (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Shibayama, T, Ashton, S., Singhakumara, B., Griscom, H.P., Ediriweera, S, & Griscom, B.W. (2006) Effects of fire on the recruitment of rain forest vegetation beneath Pinus caribaea plantations, Sri Lanka. Forest Ecology and Management 226 (2006) 357-363. (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Ashton, P.M.S., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Harshi, K. Gamage, (2006) Interaction between light and drought affect performance of Asian tropical tree species that have differing topographic Forest Ecology and Management 221: 42-51. (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Harshi Gamage, Singhakumara, B.M.P and Mark S. Ashton (2004) Effects of light on arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization and growth of tropical rain-forest Sysygium tree seedlings. Journal of Tropical Ecology. 20: 525-534 (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P., Harshi K. Gamage, and Mark S. Ashton (2003) Comparative growth of four Syzygium species within simulated shade environment of a Sri Lankan rain Forest Ecology and Management 174: 511-520. (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Gamage, Harshi, K. Ashton, Mark. S, and Singhakumara, B.M.P. (2003) Leaf structure of Syzygium spp. (Myrtaceae) in relation to site affinity within a tropical rain forest. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 141: 365-377. (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Ashton, P.M.S. Gunatilleke, C.V.S., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N. (2001) Restoration pathways for rain forest in southwest Sri Lanka: A review of concepts and models. Forest Ecology and Management: 154:431-441 (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Ashton, S., Mendelsohn, R, Singhakumara, B.M.P., Gunatilleke, C.V.S., Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N. and Alexander, E. (2001) An economic valuation of rain forest silviculture in southwestern Sri Lanka. Forest Ecology and Management. 154:409-430. (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P., Uduporuwa, R.S.J.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (2000) Soil seed banks in relation to light and topographic position of a hill dipterocarp forest in Sri Biotropic. 32(1): 190-196 (Received the President’s Award for Scientific Publication)
  • Cohen, A.L., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1995) Releasing Rainforest Succession: A Case Study in the Dicranopteris linearis Fernlands of Sri Lanka. Journal of Restoration Ecology. 3 No.4, pp261-270.

Papers In Local Journals/ Proceedings

  • Sisira Ediriweera, M.P. Singhakumara and Mark S. Ashton (2011) The variation of resource availability within canopy gaps and adjacent understories across elevational gradients of a Sri Lankan rainforest. J. National Science Foundation Sri Lanka, 2011, 39 (4):321-331.
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P. Harshi K. Gamage and Mark. S. Ashton (2008) Restoring a Rain Forest in Southwest Sri Lanka: Which species to use for what sites? Proceedings of the Silver Jubilee Conference to Commemorate 25 years of Forestry Education at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri pp. 55-61.
  • Sisira Ediriweera, Sumith Pathirana, M.P.Singhakumara, Wickramagamage. P (2008) Monitoring forest dieback severity and diversity of Plant communities using multi-temporal satellite data in the Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka: The 29th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS-2008) 57-65 Pp.
  • Ediriweera, E.P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2006) Competition among canopy dominant tree seedlings across different topographic positions of a Sri Lankan rain forest. Proceedings of 10th anniversary International Symposium, ‘The Issues and Challenges of the 21st Century’ Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 72-80.
  • Panditaratne, A.K.A.K., B.M.P.Singhakumara and Ashton, P.M.S. (2001) Photosynthesis responses of some tree seedlings to simulated light conditions in Sinharaja rain forest. Proceedings of the Third Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka pp. 146-153.
  • Panditaratne, P.A.K.A.K., M.P.Singhakumara and Ashton, P.M.S. (2001) Growth and photosynthesis of some late-successional species in a lowland rain forest. Proceedings of the Third Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka pp. 154-160
  • Sirisena, U.L.S. and M.P.Singhakumara (2005) Diversity of understorey plant species in three lowland rain forests in southwest Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Forester Vol. 28 New Series. Page 17-36
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P., Gamage, H.K., and Ashton, P.M.S. (1999) A comparison of leaf physiology and anatomy of Syzygium species in different light Proceedings of the Second Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies. University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. pp. 93-109.
  • Singhakumara, M.P., Gamage, H.K., and Ashton, P.M.S. (1999) Foliar nutrients dynamics and nutrient use efficiency of four Syzygium species in relation to light intensity. Proceedings of the Second Annual Research Sessions1999. Faculty of Graduate Studies. University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. pp. 111-123.
  • Panditaratne, P.A.K.A.K., M.P.Singhakumara and Ashton, P.M.S. (1998) Anatomical characteristics of leaves of different development stages of late-successional canopy tree species in a Sri Lankan lowland rain forest. Proceedings of the First Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka pp. 155-163.
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P.and Ashton, P.M.S. (1996) Seedling growth of Four co-occurring canopy tree species in different light and soil moisture Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on Forests of the Humid Tropics of South and South-East Asia 19-22 March 1996. Pages 107-120
  • Gamage, K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1996) Seedling leaf-structure of some late successional canopy tree species in simulated light and soil moisture environments of a Sri Lankan Rain Forest. Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on Forests of the Humid Tropics of South and South-East Asia 19-22 March 1996. Pages 121-142.
  • Uduporuwa, R.S.J.P., M.P.Singhakumara and P.M.S. Ashton (1996) Floristics of soil seed banks in relation to light and topographic position in a Sri Lankan Rain Forest. Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on Forests of the Humid Tropics of South and South-East Asia 19-22 March 1996. Pages. 235-248.
  • Gamage, H.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1996) Effect of light and soil moisture on seedling leaf anatomy of lowland rain forest species. Proceedings of Second Annual Forestry 1996. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Pages 179-197.
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1996) Ecological assessment of the Kanneliya- Dediyagala- Nakiyadeniya (KDN) forest Proceedings of Second Annual Forestry Symposium. 1996. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Pages162-178.
  • Ruwanpatirana, N and Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1995) Natural regeneration of gaps in a selectively logged area at Morapitiya proposed reserve. Proceedings of First Annual Forestry 1995. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Pages 300-316.
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1991) Confused botanical names: Vitex altissima f. or V. pinnata L. (Verbenaceae) in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Forester. Vol. 20 1&2: 29-34.
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1985) Wood structure of Alstonia macrophylla ex G. Don. Proceedings of the International Conference on Timber Technology. pp 39-57. Editor. A. Jayetilaka, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

Abstracts of Papers Presented At Local And International Symposia

  • Naoto Kamata1, Min-Jer Tsai2, HyunSeok Kim3, Dokrak Marod4, Phua Mui-How5, Rahayu Sri6, M.P. Singhakumara7, & Hui Zhang8 (IUFRO, 2024). 1 The University of Tokyo 2 National Taiwan University 3 Seoul National University 4 Kasetsart University 5 Universiti Malaysia Sabah 6 Universitas Gadjah Mada 7 University of Sri Jayawardenepura 8 Hainan University. Asian network of long-term forest monitoring in university and experiment forests. T5.29 Role of university and experimental forests in the forest education and long- term forest research, IUFRO-2024.
  • Jayaratne, C.P. and Singhakumara, B.M.P., (2022). Floristic Survey in Dombagaskanda Forest Reserve in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. Twenty-Fifth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 2020, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 39
  • Jayaratne, C.P. and Singhakumara, B.M.P., (2022). Floristic Survey in Dombagaskanda Forest Reserve in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. Ninth International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 40
  • Dilhari, K.A.L. & Singhakumara B.M.P. (2016) Natural regeneration of Pine plantations in the buffer zone of Sinharaja World Heritage Site. Twenty- first International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page xx
  • Weerasinghe, W.H.M.S.N. & Singhakumara B.M.P. (2015) Composition of Soil Seed Banks in Relation to Four Different Land Use Patterns in Tropical Moist Forest Lands of Southwest Lowlands, Sri Twentieth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page xx.
  • Jaeeun Sohng, M.P. Singhakumara & Mark Ashton (2014) Effects of Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea) plantations on patterns of soil 13 C enrichment and its potential sequestration on abandoned agricultural lands. XXIV IUFRO World Congress – Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 5-11 October 2014 “Sustaining Forests, Sustaining People: The Role of Research”
  • Palihawadana, A. & Singhakumara B.M.P. (2013) Floristic Survey in Kekanadura Forest Reserve in Matara District of Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Page xx.
  • Batuwatta, & Singhakumara B.M.P. (2013) Sun-Shade Plasticity in Leaf Traits of Early and Late-Successional Tree Species in a Low Land Rain Forest South West Sri Lanka. Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page xx.
  • Wijewickrama, B. E. N. & Singhakumara B. M. P. (2011) Study of Topographic Variation in Leaf Traits of Selected Canopy and Sub Canopy Tree species in the Sinharaja Tropical Rain Forest. Sixteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Page xx.
  • Ranatunga, R.D.S.S, Singhakumara, B.M.P & Ashton, P.M.S. (2011) Herbivory of tree seedlings grown in shade and sun along an altitudinal gradient of the Sinharaja forest. Sixteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Page 47.
  • Ranatunga, D.S.S, Singhakumara, B.M.P & Ashton, P.M.S. (2011) Leaf morphological variation of canopy dominant tree species in the Sinharaja forest: along an altitudinal gradient and differing light levels. Sixteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 48.
  • Ranatunga, R.D.S.S, Singhakumara, B.M.P &Ashton, P.M.S. (2011) Leaf chlorophyll concentration of canopy dominant tree seedlings grown in different light environments across the topographic Sixteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 49.
  • Perera, M.U. & Singhakumara, B.M.P (2011) Study on leaf nutrients of canopy dominant tree saplings and soil nutrients across different topographic positions of a Sri Lankan rain Sixteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 50.
  • H.D Saumyamali, B.M.P. Singhakumara (2010). Foliar Responses of Tree Seedlings to Differing Light and Topographic Positions in Sinharaja Forest. Fifteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page xx.
  • Weerasinghe, W.M.L.M. Singhakumara, B.M.P and Ashton, P.M.S. (2009) Stomatal characteristics and their plasticity of some rain forest tree species in simulated light Proceedings of the 65th Annual Session. Part 1. Abstracts. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Page 99.
  • Weerasinghe, M.L.M. Singhakumara, B.M.P and Ashton, P.M.S. (2009) Growth responses of some endemic tree seedlings in simulated shade environments of a lowland rain forest, Sri lanka. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Session of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Page 40.
  • Ranatunge, D.S.S. & Singhakumara, B.M.P (2009) Distribution and population parameters of Balanocarpus kithulgalensis in the Kithulgala Forest Reserve. Fourteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 56.
  • Ranatunge, D.S.S. & Singhakumara, B.M.P (2009) Distribution and population parameters of selected tree species in Gilimale and Kithulgala Forest Reserves. Fourteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 46.
  • Weerasinghe, W.M.L.M., Singhakumara, B.M.P & Ashton, P.M.S. (2009) The effect of light on seedling growth, mortality and leaf morphology of eight endemic tree species in Sri Poster Presentation, 50th Anniversary Academic Conference, 11-12 December 2009, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Page 16.
  • Bandumala, H., Singhakumara, B.M.P & Ashton, P.M.S. (2008) Growth, morphological, anatomical and physiological responses of canopy species to varied light environments. Thirteenth Annual Forestry Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 8-9
  • Weerasinghe, M.L.M., B.M.P. Singhakumara & Ashton, P.M.S. (2008) Seedling growth traits among sub-canopy tree species grown within simulated shade environments of a Sri Lankan lowland rainforest. Thirteenth Annual Forestry Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 58
  • Amarasena, R.S.K. & Singhakumara, B.M.P (2008) Distribution and population parameters of some threatened tree species in the wet zone. Thirteenth Annual Forestry Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 61-62
  • Rakeeb, M.S., P.R. Attygalle & M.P.Singhakumara (2007) Floristic survey of Kaudulla National Park. Twelfth Annual Forestry Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 30
  • Weerasinghe, W.M.L.M & M.P.Singhakumara (2006) Leaf anatomy of some canopy, sub-canopy and understorey seedlings grown under different light regimes in the Sinharaja forest. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Session. Part 1. Abstracts. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Page 80.
  • Sisira Ediriweera, M.P. Singhakumara , & Mark S. Ashton (2006) The variation of resource availability within canopy gaps and adjacent understories across elevational gradients of a Sri Lankan rain forest, Proceedings of International Conference on Humid Tropical Ecosystems, Hotel Earls Regency, Kandy. Page 7.
  • Ediriweera, P.S.K., Singhakumara B.M.P & Mark S. Ashton (2006) Competition among canopy dominant tree seedling across topographic positions of a Sri Lankan rainforest. Proceedings of International Symposium on Issues and Challenges of the 21st Century at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya. Page 25.
  • Panditharathna, P.A.K.A.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P & Mark S. Ashton (2006) Influence of shade level on the growth, and physiology of seedlings in a rain forest of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of International Conference on Humid Tropical Ecosystems, Hotel Earls Regency, Kandy, page
  • Bandumala, H., Singhakumara, B.M.P and Ashton, P.M.S. (2005) Effect of light regime on the growth and biomass allocation of canopy and understorey species in a lowland rain forest, southwest Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Session. Part 1. Abstracts. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • Panditharatne, A.K.A.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., Harshi K. Gamage and Ashton, P.M.S. (2005) Differential responses to shade among canopy and understory tree seedlings of lowland tropical rain forest in Sri Lanka. Forest in the Balance: Linking tradition and technology. Proceedings of IUFRO World Congress, XXII IUFRO World Congress. 8- 13 August 2005. Brisbane, Australia.
  • Ediriweera, E.P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P and Ashton, P.M.S. (2005) Competition among canopy dominant tree species across a topographic catena of a Sri Lankan rain Proceedings of 4th International Canopy Conference. 10-17 July 2005. University of Leipzig. Germany.
  • Gamage, K., Singhakumara, B.M.P and Ashton. P.M.S. (2004) Physiological acclimation to changing light environments: scaling the shade tolerance of Syzygium tree seedlings. Presented at New Zealand Ecological Society Conference, Murihikum New Zealand. Page 66.
  • Bandumala, H., Singhakumara, B.M.P and Ashton, P.M.S. (2004) Growth, Survival and Photosynthesis of four understorey species under simulated light conditions. Proceedings of the Fifth Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 3.
  • Panditharathna, A.K.A.K, Singhakumara, B.M.P and Ashton, (2003) Growth performance of Mesua and Calophyllum seedlings in relationship to simulated shade environment in a Sri Lankan lowand rain forest. Seminar on Ecological Research in Tropical Rain Forest. 19-21 August 2003. Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Gamage K., Singhakumara B.M.P. and Ashton M.S (2003). Leaf physiology and shade- tolerance of tropical rainforest tree seedlings. Plant Biology 2003 conference, American Society of Plant Biologists, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, July 25-30.
  • Rajapakse, I., Singhakumara, B.M.P., Gamage, G. (2003) Assessment of Floral diversity associated with rock outcrops in Wet zone Sri Lanka, Fourth Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 10.
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P, Panditharathna, P.A.K.A.K , Ashton, P.M.S. (2003) Seedling growth of three understorey species ( Rubiaceae) under different light intensities in a Sri Lankan Rain forest. Fourth Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Page 8.
  • Kodituwakku, D. C., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2003) Seedling growth of four Syzygium species in Kekilla fern land and Pinus in the buffer zone of Sinharaja rain Fourth Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 4.
  • Nanayakkara, M.E., Singhakumara, B.M.P., (2003) Biology and invasive characteristics of Annona glabra in Bellanwila-Attidiya Wetland, Fourth Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 2.
  • Gammanpila, S., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2003) Growth performance among three Rattan (Calamus) species planted under Pine plantations at Sinharaja buffer zone, Fourth Annual Research Sessions, Faculty Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 12.
  • Ediriweera, E.P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. & Ashton, P.M.S (2003) Topographical variation in photosynthetic photon flux across the understory of rain forest in southwest Sri Fourth Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 11.
  • Ediriweera, P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S (2002) Canopy dominant tree seedlings performance in natural canopy gaps in Sinharaja rain forest, southwest Sri Lanka. Accepted for present on 23-28 June at 3rd International Canopy Conference, Cairns, North Queensland, Australia
  • Ediriweera, P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (2002) Canopy dominant tree seedlings performance in natural canopy gaps across topographic catena in lowland rain forests, southwest Sri Lanka. 58th Annual Session Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Page 193.
  • Kumara, P. and Singhakumara, B.M.P. (2002) Natural regeneration in Kekilla fernlands in periphery of Sinharaja World Heritage Site. . 8th Annual Forestry Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 8.
  • Ediriweera, E.P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, (2002) Effect of shading on survival and growth of Mesua (Clusiaceae) and Shorea (Dipteocarpaceae) seedlings across topographic gradient in Sinharaja rain forest, southwest Sri Lanka. 8th Annual Forestry Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Page 6.
  • Panditharathna, P.A.K.A.K, Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (2002) Seedling growth of five species (Clusiaceae) under different light intensities in a Sri Lankan rain 58th Annual Session Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Page 192.
  • Panditharathna, P.A.K.A.K, Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (2002) Seedling leaf structure of to Calophyllum species in relation to light environment. 58th Annual Session Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Page 191.
  • Gammanpila, S., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2002) Growth performance of large diameter rattan (Calamus) planted under pine plantation in Sinharaja buffer zone. 8th Annual Forestry Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Page 32.
  • Ediriweera, P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2001) Effects of canopy gaps and topographic regimes in seedlings performance in Sinharaja rain forest, Southwest Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Page. 9.
  • Panditaratna, A.K.A.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2001) Growth and survival of pioneer and late-successional species in simulated light environments in a Sri Lankan lowland rain forest. Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Page 8.
  • Panditaratna, A.K.A.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2001) Leaf morphological characteristics of some understorey species in a Si Lankan lowland rain forest. Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Page 10.
  • Ediriweera, P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2001) Measurement of light quantity and air temperature variation within Sinharaja rain forest. Presented at the Annual session- 57. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), D- 169, page 170.
  • Ediriweera, P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2001) Effect of light on seedling growth and survival of nine late-successional tree species growth across topographic positions within Sinharaja rain forest. Presented at the Annual session- 57. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), D- 168, page 169.
  • Panditaratna, P.A.K.A.k., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2001) Differences in seedling growth of tree species in relation to simulated light environments in a Sri Lankan lowland rain forest. Presented at the Annual session- 57. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), D- 167, page 168
  • Panditaratna, A.K.A.k., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2000). Foliar changes of some Shorea and Mesua tree species in relation to their development stages and topographic positions of a Sri Lanka lowland rain forest. . Presented at the Annual session- 56. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), D-
  • Ediriweera, P.S.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (2000) Seedling survival and growth of nine late-successional species across topographic gradient in Sinharaja rain forest. Presented at the Sixth Annual Forestry Symposium. December 2000. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda. Sri Lanka
  • Singhakumara, B.M. P., Gamage, H.K and Ashton, P.M.S. (1999) The variation in leaf structure of seedlings in the families Dipterocarpaceae, Clusiaceae and Myrtaceae under different light environments. Presented at the Fifth Annual Forestry Symposium. 10-11 December 1999. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Nugegoda. Sri Lanka
  • Singhakumara, B,M.P. and Ashton . M.S. (1999) Seedling survival and growth of Mesua and Dipterocarpus species in a Sri Lankan rain forest. Presented at the Fifth Annual Forestry Symposium. 10-11 December 1999. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda. Sri Lanka
  • Gamage, H.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1999) Response of seedling leaf structure of four canopy/ sub- canopy Syzygium species to light and soil nutrients. Presented at the Annual session- 55. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
  • Gamage, K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1999) The effects of nutrients and light intensity on Syzygium seedling growth and ycorrhizal inflection. Presented at the Annual session- 55. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS).
  • Gamage, K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1999) Foliar nutrients dynamics and nutrient use efficiency of four Syzygium species in relation to light intensity. Presented at the Second Annual Research Sessions1999. Faculty of Graduate Studies. University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Gamage, H.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1999) A comparison of leaf physiology and anatomy of Syzygium species in different light 1999. Presented at the Second Annual Research Sessions. Faculty of Graduate Studies. University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Attegalle, R, Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton. P.M.S. (1998) The ecology of Dipterocarpus plantation at Ingiriya, Sri Lanka. Presented at the Fourth Annual Forestry Symposium. 3-4 December 1998. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda. Sri Lanka
  • Gamage, K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1998) Effects of light and soil nutrients on seedling morphology of Syzygium species of a lowland rain forest in Sri Lanka. Presented at Fourth Annual Forestry Symposium. 3-4 December 1998. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda. Sri Lanka
  • Devendra, M.C. Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1997) Seed bank dynamics of Kekilla fernlands and abandoned chena under partial shade and full sun conditions. Presented at theThird Annual Forestry 12-13 December 1997. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda. Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1997) Seedling growth performance of four Syzygium species in the simulated light and soil nutrient environments of a rain forest in Sri Lanka. Presented at the Third Annual Forestry Symposium. 12-13 December 1997. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda. Sri Lanka.
  • Panditaratna, A.K.A.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P., and Ashton, P.M.S. (1997) Morphological characteristics of leaf of different development stages of late-successional canopy tree species in a Sri Lankan lowland rain forest. Presented at the Third Annual Forestry Symposium. 12-13 December 1997. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science.
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1996) Seedling growth of Four co-occurring canopy tree species in different light and soil moisture environments. Presented at the Regional Seminar on Forests of the Humid Tropics of South and South-East Asia 19- 22 March
  • Gamage, K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1996) Seedling leaf-structure of some late successional canopy tree species in simulated light and soil moisture environments of a Sri Lankan Rain Forest. Presented at the Regional Seminar on Forests of the Humid Tropics of South and South-East Asia 19-22 March 1996.
  • Uduporuwa, R.S.J.P., M.P. Singhakumara and P.M.S. Ashton (1996) Floristics of soil seed banks in relation to light and topographic position in a Sri Lankan Rain Forest. Presented at the Regional Seminar on Forests of the Humid Tropics of South and South-East Asia 19-22 March 1996.
  • Gamage, H.K., Singhakumara, B.M.P. and Ashton, P.M.S. (1996) Effect of light and soil moisture on seedling leaf anatomy of lowland rain forest Presented at the Second Annual Forestry Symposium. 1996. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenapura
  • Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1996) Ecological assessment of the Kanneliya- Dediyagala- Nakiyadeniya (KDN) forest Presented at the Second Annual Forestry Symposium. 1996. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Ruwanpatirana, N and Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1995) Natural regeneration of gaps in a selectively logged area at Morapitiya proposed reserve. Presented at the First Annual Forestry 1995. Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Guneratne, B.C. & Singhakumara, B.M. P. (1995) Evaluation of Natural Regeneration in Dediyagala Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the fifteenth Annual Session of the Institute of Biology, Sri
  • Subasinghe, A.N.S. & Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1995) An Enumeration of one hectare of Kanneliya Forest Reserve. Proceedings of the fifteenth Annual Session of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.
  • Vithanage, R. & Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1995) Seedling Regeneration in Dediyagala Forest Proceedings of the fifteenth Annual Session of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.
  • Pahalawaththa, K.K. and Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1994) Phytosociological analysis of Adam’s Peak Wilderness Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka.
  • Ranjith Shantha, K., and Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1994) Allelopathic nature of Dicranopteris linearis on seed germination of Adenanthera pavonina. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka.
  • Senaratne, M.D.J. and Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1994) Secondary succession in abandoned chenalands in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka.
  • Ranasinghe, N.De.S. and Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1994) Propagation of Schumacheria castaneaefolia Vahl. (Dilleniaceae). Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka.
  • Kiriella, G.T.N. and B.M.P. Singhakumara (1993) Reproductive biology of Schumacheria castaneaefolia vahl. (Dilleniaceae) (an endemic pioneer tree), Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka.
  • Ruwanpathirana, N. and M.P. Singhakumara (1993) Natural regeneration of gaps in a selectively logged area at Morapitiya proposed reserve, SRI LANKA. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka.
  • Florentine, K. & B.M.P. Singhakumara (1992) Phytosociology of Yagirala Forest Reserve. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka.
  • Hamthoon, M. & Singhakumara, B.M.P. (1991) Feasibility study of Alstonia macrophylla ex G. Don (Apocynaceae) for chemical pulping. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka.

MONOGRAPHS:

  • Floristic survey of Adam’s Peak Wilderness Sanctuary (1995) by M.P.Singhakumara. Published by the Sri Lanka Forest Department (Forest Information Service). ISBN 955-9153-06-04. 156 pages.
  • Ecological Assessment of Kanneliya, Dediyagala- Nakiyadeniya Forest Complex (1995). Published by Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri ISBN 955-9054-22-8. 70 pages.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS:

  • Sustainable Forest Management for Mixed-Dipterocarp Forests: A case study in Southwest Sri Lanka (2011). Mark S. Ashton, M.P. Singhakumara, Nimal Gunatilleke & Savitri Gunatilleke. Silviculture in the Tropics. Springer- Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg
  • Addendum to the Biodiversity conservation in Sri Lanka (2007). Chapter 14, Education Awareness and training. Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
  • Initial National Communication under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Forestry Sector: Sarath Fernando, B.M.P Singhakumara, Anoja Wickramasinghe, W.A.D.A. Wijesuriya (2000) Ministry of Forestry and Environment.

 

 

   
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