Human Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka:
Except for a small remnant population in the Peak Wilderness area, elephants are restricted to the lowlands, especially in the Dry Zone. Over the past 200 years, human land-use has forced the elephants from...
Monthly Archive: August 2008
Valuation of Parks using Travel Cost Method
R. A Jayasinghe The travel cost method is used to estimate the value of recreational benefits generated by ecosystems. It assumes that the value of the site or its recreational services is reflected in...
CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE RECENT FLOODS IN THE CITY OF COLOMBO
Randika Jayasinghe Floods in Colombo! A not so-familiar incident until a few years ago has become an all-too familiar occurrence whenever there is a heavy downpour. Several areas in the Western Province were submerged...
Habitat Mapping
Randika Jayasinghe With the start of a new programme to conserve Sri Lanka’s wildlife and manage its protected areas, a much need boost will be given to wildlife conservation in this country. At the...
Development of the Pantry cupboard Industry in Sri Lanka
Randika Jayasinghe The pantry cupboard industry has become a new trend in the Sri Lankan society. It is one of the most requested features in many of the middle and high income homes today....
