3 edition of A comparison of the conservation and legal status of the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka found in the catalog.
A comparison of the conservation and legal status of the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka
Published
2003
by IUCN, Sri Lanka in [Colombo]
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Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Kumudini Ekaratne ... [et al.]. |
| Contributions | Ekaratne, Kumudini., IUCN Sri Lanka. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QH77.S72 C66 2003 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | ix, 165 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 165 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3443016M |
| ISBN 10 | 9558177180 |
| LC Control Number | 2005318010 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 60590356 |
New assessment shows Sri Lanka’s amphibians being pushed to the brink - A recent global IUCN Red List assessment of the amphibians of Sri Lanka has highlighted that 72 of them are threatened with extinction, with 20 critically. The fauna of Sri Lanka: status of taxonomy, research and conservation Taxonomic research on the faunal groups of Sri Lanka has undergone tremendous growth since the s, resulting in the discovery and scientific description of several new species.
This Global Legal Monitor article by Constance Johnson covering Animal protection, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), , Endangered species was published on February 5, for Sri Lanka. CITES is an international agreement between governments, aimed to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
The red slender loris is listed in CITES Appendix II and also nationally protected by the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance Act No. 2, , and its subsequent amendments. Scientific research on Sri Lanka’s lorises still consists of only a handful. Sri Lanka has 54 species of fish, are found in the waterways and marshands, including prized aquarium varieties such as scissor-tail barb and the ornate paradise fish. There are myriad clourful tropical marine fish. There are 38 species of amphibia found in Sri Lanka. Out of these, 16 are unique to the island.
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fauna and flora protection an ordinance to provide for the protection, conservation and preservation of the fauna and flora of sri lanka; for the prevention of the commercial exploitation of such fauna and flora ; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
ordinance nos, 2 of 31 of 12 of 12 of File Size: KB. Section 2: Status of Vertebrate Fauna in Sri Lanka Conservation of Sri Lankan Freshwater Fishes Rohan Pethiyagoda Some Aspects of Ecology of Endemic Freshwater Fishes of Sri Lanka Upali S. Amarasinghe, R.R.A.R. Shirantha and M.J.S. Wijeyaratne Sri Lankan Amphibians: Diversity, Uniqueness and Conservation File Size: 2MB.
Wildlife of Sri Lanka includes its flora and fauna and their natural habitats. Sri Lanka has one of the highest rates of biological endemism (16% of the fauna and 23% of flowering plants are endemic [1]) in the world. While much of Sri Lanka's flora and fauna has been collected and described prior to the 20th century, quantitative information about their distribution and status is.
About this book. Language: English. Sri Lanka is regarded as a biodiversity hotspot. The National Red List of Sri Lanka evaluates all flowering plants, ferns, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and major groups of invertebrates, including various insect groups, in the country.
It includes the present status of dry zones, lowland wet zones, montane forests, fresh water. Conservation Forests in particular recognize the ecological value of a forest.
The protected areas under these two laws account for roughly 35% of Sri Lanka’s surface area. The FFPO directly ensures the protection of species, with elephants being given special consideration due to their ecological and cultural significance in Sri Lanka.
judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Key Words adb, asian development bank, ied, independent evaluation department, pcr, project completion report validation, protected areas, protected area management and wildlife conservation, sri lanka.
Lepidocephalichthys thermalis, known as the common spiny loach or the spotted loach, is a freshwater fish species found in India and Sri Lanka.
They are found usually in quiet, flowing waters with a sandy substrate. It grows to 38 cm (15 in) standard length. Related species and diagnosis.
Also endemic Lepidocephalichthys jonklaasi is found in Sri : Cobitidae. IUCN Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources. The Red List of Threatened Fauna and Flora of Sri Lanka. Colombo, Sri Lanka, P.
Koh LP. Impacts of land use change on South-east Asian forest butterflies: a review. Journal of Applied Ecology It is the government department responsible for maintaining national parks, nature reserves and wildlife in wilderness areas in Sri Lanka.
Forest reserves and wilderness areas are maintained by the Department of Forest budget: Rs billion (). FAUNA AND FLORA PROTECTION [Cap. CHAPTER FAUNA AND FLORA PROTECTION Ordinances A N ORDINANC E TO PROVID FOR TH PROTECTIO OF FAUN A AND FLOR Nos.
2 of 31 of 12 of12 of Acts Nos. 38 of 44 of 1 of SRI LANKA. Short title. Constitution of National Reserves. Strict Natural Reserves. Sri Lanka is home to elephants, leopards, bears and water buffalo and boasts one of the highest species densities of marine mammals in the world.
An ideal field guide and armchair read, this book is illustrated with colour photographs of species and includes maps charting animal habitats to aid identification/5(25).
The wild elephant was given full legal protection in Sri Lanka with the passage of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance No. 2 ofsubsequently modified or expanded by numerous amendments. (Jayewardene [c] gives a good summation of the history of law pertaining to wild elephants.) Sri Lanka ratified CITES in late Federation of Environmental Organizations - Sri Lanka.
K likes. Unifying environmental and conservation organizations for a sustainable and environmentally conscious Sri Lanka.5/5(1). Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka, Battaramulla. 11K likes. The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is the principle government institute responsible for the protection of.
SC66 Doc. (Rev. 1) – p. 3 - “Guide Book on Wildlife Law Enforcement In Bangladesh” CITES Booklet publication that covers all the species of fauna and flora listed in CITES appendix I, II and III from Bangladesh with clarification ofFile Size: 1MB. Ari Withanage's Sri Lanka Homepage is a one-stop website for comprehensive reference on this beautiful and idyllic holiday resort in the Indian Ocean.
Besides containing substantial on-site information on various aspects of news and views on Sri Lanka, there is an abundance of active and useful links to other related sites. Sri Lanka Flora & Fauna. Well-preserved rainforests, hilltop plains, exotic gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, coral reefs and ideal trekking areas provide an enriching insight of how rich Sri Lanka is with her natural resources.
With the emphasis on preservation of the environment, Sri Lanka ensures that its natural assets are maintained in their original state. FAUNA AND FLORA PROTECTION (AMENDMENT) ACT, No.
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an ordinance to provide for the protection and conservation of the fauna and flora of sri lanka and their habitats ; for the prevention of commercial and other misuse of such fauna and flora and their habitats, for the conservation of the biodiversity of sri lanka ; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.A Comparison of the Conservation and Legal Status of the Fauna and Flora of Sri Lanka.
Colombo: IUCN Sri Lanka. F. Feare, C., & Craig, A. (). Starlings and Mynas: Christopher Helm. Felsinger, C. G. A. (). Birds in the garden in the low country wet zone of Ceylon. Colombo: Frewin and Co. printers.SRI LANKA: WILD LIFE, FAUNA & FLORA. Sinharaja & Other National Parks. Protected Areas of Sri Lanka (by Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society); Sinharaja Forest.
Vignettes of Sinharaja (Sinharaja, our great tropical rain forest, by all accounts is a vast repository of national wealth. It was declared a National Heritage Wilderness Site in and a World Heritage Site .
