Monthly Archives: June 2011

Destruction of nature reserves in to new face

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Sanjeewa Padmal Sri Lanka Holidays Author

Sri Lankan government is planning to change the existing fauna and flora act, in order to enable the use of buffer zones of nature reserves in the future projects. Naturalist seen the danger of the upcoming changes with rules and … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Holidays – Sri Lanka Jackal

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Sanjeewa Padmal Sri Lanka Holidays Author

Sri Lanka is one of the best destinations in Asia for wild life holidays. Large number of national parks accommodates healthy population of animals, vertebrates, fish, birds, amphibian and insect species. Jackal a very common animal in Sri Lanka occurs … Continue reading →

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Hambantota, Sri Lanka – Travel Guide

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Sanjeewa Padmal Sri Lanka Holidays Author

With population of half a million people, Hambantota is ranked among the most populated cities in Southern Sri Lanka. While Hambantota is the commercial hub of southern Sri Lanka, it is not the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Hambantota is … Continue reading →

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The importance of the rainforest

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Sanjeewa Padmal Sri Lanka Holidays Author

The future survival of fauna and floral populations is critically threatened in many places due to habitat loss. Rainforest patches that remains in the world are being cleared and fragmented due to various human activities. From biological point of view … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka – A perfect place for a holiday

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Sanjeewa Padmal Sri Lanka Holidays Author

Ever since the beginning of tourism industry since in 1900’s, Sri Lanka attracts travelers from all around the world, who are looking for a perfect tropical destination with beautiful sandy beaches, but also offers plenty of other things to do … Continue reading →

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Forest sustainability and timber farming in Sri Lanka

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Sanjeewa Padmal Sri Lanka Holidays Author

Few admire the fortitude necessary for building forests in today’s world as opposed to cutting them down. But the trend of conserving forests is always in the upward trend during the following several decades. Human being has felt the necessity … Continue reading →

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Deforestation in Sri Lanka

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Sanjeewa Padmal Sri Lanka Holidays Author

Deforestation in Sri Lanka is the biggest threat for the environment and bio diversity of the island. Deforestation is not only making a huge devastating effect on the environment of Sri Lanka but also it is negatively impact on many … Continue reading →

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