Giant Pangolin is the largest living pangolin in the world. In Sri Lanka, researchers found a pangolin that is more than the maximum body weight and size that is currently reported. Research team revealed the discovery to the media for the first time that the world’s largest pangolin was found in Mannar, Sri Lanka. In...Read More
Climate change is shaking the world. Not applicable to our country, Sri Lankans rest assured, concerned about everything else under the sun. But as the disturbing environment scientists find out, the climate change is shaking Sri Lanka as well. The country will soon lie dead in a pit, burning under a sweltering sun, chemical sprays...Read More
As a leading higher education institute and a pioneer in environmental education in Sri Lanka, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has recognized the importance of being accountable for the environmental impacts of its daily operations. Materializing a concept of Dr Priyan Perera, the Center for Sustainability of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University...Read More
The Center for Sustainability (CFS) of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences has received a Rs. 35 Million grant under the World Bank-funded Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) grant scheme of the UGC/ Ministry of Higher Education. The entities which successfully implemented activities to promote the commercialization of research/services under WB funded...Read More
Center for Sustainability of Department of Forestry and Environmental Science organises “JUNIOR NATURALIST” conservation education program for Grade 6 students of Colombo International School.It is being held on 4, 6 & 7 April 2016 at the Yagirala Field Research and Conservation Education Center. The program aimed at providing hands-on learning about tropical forest ecosystems as...Read More
The Faculty of Graduate Studies held an outbound programme for the faculty staff on 27th February 2016. The chosen location was the Field Research and Training Center in Yagirala. The event was conducted by Dr.Saman Weerawansa, popular educationist, trainer, researcher and senior lecturer. Read More
