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The Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka remains committed for the management of the environment and natural resources of the country, maintaining the equilibrium between the trends in rapid economic development and use of natural resource base.

Social and economic behavior of the increasing human population has put a major threat in achieving these objectives. The Ministry has framed key policies for adoption in management of environment and natural resources of the country. These policies are implemented with the participation of stakeholders including government, agencies, NGO's and communities.

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Dr. Dammika Patabendi

Hon. Minister of Environment
Dr. Dhammika Patabandi
 

Mr. Anton Jayakodi

Hon. Deputy Minister of Environment
Anton Jayakodi
 

Mr. K. R. Uduwawala

Secretary
Mr. K. R. Uduwawala
 
 
 

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Province District DSD Area Gazette Notification
Uva Monaragala Monaragala, Siyambalanduwa, Madulla 25 km21560/26 Dated: 2008.08.01
Importance
  • Significance as a catchment area.
  • Archaeologically and historically important area.
  • Source of supply of forest products including plants, medicinal herbs.
  • A site utilized for research and educational purposes.
  • Significant with respect to environment and bio-diversity.

Located on the East Coast of Sri Lanka, known the world over for its beautiful soft white sand beaches which slope gently into clear shallow seas, the vast Indian Ocean which washes on to the shores of this coastal resort holds a treasure chest of dreams just waiting to be opened.

Nilaveli Beach Here you could swim around the multi-hued reef protecting the island like so many layers of ribbon cake – turquoise, ochre, salmon pink, smoky grey, sandstone and cobalt blue – and revel in an underwater world of colourful translucence, feasting your eyes on shoals of jewel-hued fish darting among the surrounding coral and rocks.

Located 275 Km from Colombo, on the East coast along the pristine beach of Nilaveli and considered as one of the finest unspoilt beaches in Asia with white sands and clear blue seas. The ideal season on the East coast is from April to October.

The area overlooks the pigeon island now a breeding ground for migratory birds, was originally used by the British during the second world war for target practice. Pigeon island is also an excellent location for Game snorkeling. A popular Hindu temple perched high a top Swami Rock which divides Trincomalee's emeralds bays. The other places of interest are Fort Fredrick,remnant of Trinco's colonial history.

The Nilaveli Beach on the East Coast is “the other side of the island”, one that remains pristine, pure and very private even today – it is undoubtedly the best in Sri Lanka and one of the premier beaches in Asia.

Province District DSD City Area Gazette Notification
Central Nuwara Eliya Nuwara EliyaNuwara Eliya 4.2 km21487/10 Dated: 2007.03.05
Importance
  • An important wetland ecosystem with high bio-diversity.
  • An attractive tourism destination with natural scenic beauty.
  • Water source for agricultural purposes.
  • Threaten ecosystem, due to water pollution by discharges of urban and agricultural run-off and spread of invasive floral species.
Province District DSD Area Gazette Notification
Central Kandy/ Matale Minipe, Ududumbara, Pathadumbara, Panwila, Ukuwela, Raththota, Laggala, Pallegama, Vilgamuwa 31.67 km2(3167ha) (Private lands within the Knuckles forest reserve) 1507/10 Dated: 2007.07.23
Importance
  • Unique mountainous forest area with large number of indigenous, endemic and threatened flora and fauna species