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Total area of new forest reserves declared in Anuradhapura
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5 forests in A'pura district declared as reserves - Sri Lanka Mirror ...
Share Tweet The government has announced that 05 forests located in the Anuradhapura district, have been declared as protected reserves in line with the World Environment Day, which falls on June 05. Speaking at a media briefing held today (May 25), Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi stated that the forests of Ritigala, Aliyawetuna Wewa, Bulagala, Konketiyawa and Kallanchiya have been declared reserves in this manner and cover a total extent of 2,169 hectares. He also stated that measures are also underway to designate the ‘Moolagiya Ulpath’ springs in the Anuradhapura district. This year’s global theme for World Environment Day is “Global Call for Climate Action.” The Minister stated that Sri Lanka’s national theme, adapted from the global concept, will be “Let It Sprout – Let Us Mobilize to Mitigate Climate Change.” He also announced that the National Environment Week will be observed islandwide from May 30 – June 05 in conjunction with World Environment Day. Continue Reading News Renovated Ridiyagama butterfly garden to reopen next week Published 9 minutes agoon May 25, 2026 The Department of National Zoological Gardens has announced that the renovated butterfly garden at the Ridiyagama Safari Park in Hambantota will be reopened to the public from June 03. This was revealed by the Director General of the Department of National Zoological Gardens – Dr. Chandana Rajapaksa, during a media briefing held today (May 25).The butterfly garden, which had remained inactive for a long period due to inadequate maintenance, is now renovated in line with World Environment Day celebrations. Noting that 248 butterfly species have been recorded in Sri Lanka, including 31 endemic species, Dr. Rajapaksa said that around 60 butterfly species have been identified within the butterfly garden area at the Ridiyagama Safari Park.He also noted that a new free-flight aviary was opened at the safari park last month, allowing both local and foreign bird species to live in a natural environment. Visitors will be able to observe birds moving freely instead of being confined to cages, he said. News Wimal granted bail (Update) Published 15 minutes agoon May 25, 2026 Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier today (May 25), has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. He was released on a surety bail amounting to Rs. 500,000.Weerawansa was arrested this morning after arriving at the Thalangama Police Stat...
Five forests in Anuradhapura declared as reserves | The Morning
Five forests in the Anuradhapura District have been declared protected reserves, the government announced today (25).Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi said the move coincides with World Environment Day.Ritigala, Aliyawetuna Wewa, Bulagala, Konketiyawa and Kallanchiya forests, covering 2,169 hectares, are included.The Minister said steps are also underway to declare the Moolagiya Ulpath area and the Kuda Bubula spring as protected reserves, with the Water Resources Board (WRB) and Central Environmental Authority (CEA).National Environment Week will be observed from May 30 to June 5.
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Siyabalagaswewa Forest restoration marks first Nature-Based Pilot in ...
The Siyabalagaswewa Forest in the Thuppitiyawa GN Division, Mahawilachchiya, Anuradhapura, has become the site of Sri Lanka's first pilot for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in the Dry Zone. ..
