EFL launches book on conserving Sinharaja

Sinharaja is Sri Lanka’s flagship for conservation of rainforests and is the only national wilderness heritage area that receives the highest level of legal protection under Sri Lankan conservation laws. Despite its significance, Sinharaja is increasingly threatened by potential developments and calamities that occur naturally, triggered by anthropogenic activities.

It is in this regard that the Environmental Foundation Ltd (EFL) is publishing a book ‘Review of the Southern Border of Sinharaja: Contemporary needs against conservation’ that will be launched on December 7 at the British Council at 6.30 p.m. The EFL is a pioneer public interest litigation organisation dedicated to environmental conservation in the country.

The book elaborates on a study conducted to assess the present status of Sinharaja, the gaps in conservation and current practices with emphasis on utilising Sustainable Forest Management as a means of addressing the underlying threats posed to the southern border of Sinharaja. By creating awareness and stimulating discussion, it seeks to trigger effective conservation.

Conservator General of Forests Anura Sathurusinghe will be present at the launch and the guest speaker will be Prof. Savithri Gunatilleke, a renowned Sinharaja expert. The event is open to the public and those interested in attending could email: mail@efl.lk

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