Research

If rain forests are to be conserved or rehabilitated, strategies must be based on a sound understanding of its complex ecology. We acknowledge that research promotion is intrinsic to the use and conservation of rain forest. A well equipped laboratory and exhibition site with library facilities is expected to draw students and other researchers who wish to engage in research and study.

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• Research Paper 1: Diversity of Herpetofauna in Mahausakande by Mendis Wickramasinghe, Channa Bambaradeniya, Dulan Vidanapathirana and Suranjan Karunaratna
• Research Paper 2: Baseline Assessment of Sequestered Standing Carbon Stock in Mahausakande by Sarath Ekanayake, Suranjan Fernando and Channa Bambaradeniya
• Research Paper 3: Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Options for Sustainable Financing of Mahausakande by Thushara Ranasinghe and Channa Bambaradeniya
• Research Paper 4: Assessment of Forest Regeneration in Mahausakande by Suranjan Fernando, Sarath Ekanayake and Channa Bambaradeniya
• Research Paper 5: Linkages between Forest Resources and Local People by Kaushalya Wijayaweera
• Research Paper 6: Summary of Research Findings compiled by Dr Channa Bambaradeniya