{"id":4528,"date":"2023-08-31T18:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T18:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/?p=4528"},"modified":"2024-01-31T19:22:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T19:22:08","slug":"rural-sociology-field-visit-to-meemure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/2023\/08\/31\/rural-sociology-field-visit-to-meemure\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural Sociology, field visit to Meemure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A field visit conducted by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science as part of a rural sociology initiative serves as a valuable opportunity to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Such excursions contribute significantly to the holistic education of students, offering a firsthand glimpse into the social dynamics and environmental intricacies of rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During these field visits, participants have the chance to immerse themselves in the daily life of rural areas in Meemure, gaining insights into the unique challenges and opportunities these communities face. Observing the interplay between forestry, environmental science, and the social fabric of rural societies allows participants to appreciate the complex relationships that shape sustainable living practices under the guidance of Prof. Sunethra Thennakoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/a-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" data-id=\"4534\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/a-3-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/a-3-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/a-3-300x207.jpg 300w, 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href=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaa-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"4529\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaa-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaa-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaa-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaa-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaa-2-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaaa-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"691\" height=\"518\" data-id=\"4530\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaaa-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaaa-2.jpg 691w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaaa-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaaaa.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"692\" height=\"519\" data-id=\"4533\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaaaa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaaaa.jpg 692w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/aaaaa-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 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class=\"wp-image-4535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/bb-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/bb-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/bb-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/bb-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A field visit conducted by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science as part of a rural sociology initiative serves &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/fes\/2023\/08\/31\/rural-sociology-field-visit-to-meemure\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Rural Sociology, field visit to 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