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AVIFAUNAL DISTRIBUTION IN THE RATMALE TANK IN AMBAGASWEWA TANK CASCADE, SRI LANKA

Kodithuwakku, K.A.I.A; Deshan, L.A.N; Chathurangani, K.G.S; Wickramasinghe, S.; Egodawatta, W.C.P.; Wathsala, R.H.G.R. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

AVIFAUNAL DISTRIBUTION IN THE RATMALE TANK IN AMBAGASWEWA TANK CASCADE, SRI LANKA K.A.I.A. Kodithuwakku1#, L.A.N. Deshan1, K.G.S. Chathurangani2, S. Wickramasinghe1, W.C.P. Egodawatta2, and R.H.G.R. Wathsala2* 1Faculty ...
POPULATION DISTRIBUTION OF FAUNAL SPECIES IN NATURALIZED ECOSYSTEMS OF KALA OYA TANK CASCADE

Wickramasinghe, S; Sundarabarathy, T.V.; Kumarasinghe, H.N.T.M; Wijewardana, D.J.C. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Abstract: This investigation, spanning from November 2019 to March 2020, explored the faunal biodiversity within the naturalized ecosystems of the Kala Oya Tank Cascade System. Utilizing Variable Circular Plots (VCPs) and ...
A SURVEY ON CYRTOBAGOUS SALVINIAE: A PREDATORY INSECT OF SALVINIA MOLESTA IN TANK CASCADE SYSTEMS OF MEDAWACHCHIYA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT OF SRI LANKA

Sirisena, .U.G.A.I.; Chandrasekara, Y.K.; Hemachandra, S.S.K.; Wimalananda, N.P.H.; Nirmanee, K.G.S (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

bstract: Tank cascade systems are threatened by the presence of aquatic weeds, which interfere with the water storage, irrigation water delivery systems and mainte- nance of canals and drains. Salvinia molesta is one of ...
ECOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF REALLOCATING LANDS FOR ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES FROM A LONG- ABANDONED TANK CASCADE

Egodawatta, W.C.P.; Wijewickrama, M.P.T.; Wathsala, R.H.G.R.; Ranagalage, M.; Abeysinghe, N.S.; Amarasekara, M.G.T.S. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

bstract: Years of civil war and unsupportive infrastructure forced most of the cas- cade systems in the northern regions of Sri Lanka to be abandoned for decades. Ab- sence of anthropogenic activities, chiefly agriculture, ...
IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: CASE STUDY IN KUBALGAMA TANK, SRI LANKA

Gunawardane, O.G.Y.D.; Shehara, M.G.T.N.; Gunawardena, M.P.; Kusuminda, T.G.T (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Abstract: Irrigation systems in Sri Lanka are not only important for agriculture and other livelihoods development, but also important as biodiversity refuges for many species. The Kubalgama tank is one of the irrigation ...
ROLE OF AVIAN BIODIVERSITY IN ENHANCING ECOTOURISM INITIATIVES IN ANURADHAPURA SRI LANKA

Laksith, K.M.T.I.; . Nanayakkara, R; Gabadage, D.E.; Elvitigala, L.S; Edirihinghe, G.M. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Abstract: Avian biodiversity and bird watching play key roles in enhancing ecotour- ism initiatives in Sri Lanka. This study investigated the significance of largely unex- plored avian richness as an ecotourism attraction, ...
ASSESSING DROUGHT RISK MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR AMONG MINOR IRRIGATION AND RAIN-FED FARMERS IN THE NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA

Gunawardhana, L.M.A.P.; Dharmasiri, L.M.; Ranagalage, M. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Drought is one of the inevitable recurrent phenomena of the climate. Farmers in Sri Lanka are exposed to severe droughts, resulting in many socioeconomic and environmental losses. Minor irrigation and rain-fed farmers ...
AQUATIC PLANT DIVERSITY IN A SEASONAL TANK DURING DRY SEASON: A CASE STUDY IN POLAGEWILLA TANK IN PALANKULAM CASCADE, ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA

Piumal, K.H.M.; . Chathurangani, K.G.S.; Nirmanee, K.G.S.; Geekiyanage, N.; Egodawatta, W.C.P.; Wathsala*, R.H.G.R. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Small seasonal tanks with the tank cascade systems of Sri Lanka are highly threatened by anthropogenic disturbances. The aquatic plant diversity within Polaga- willa seasonal tank during the dry season was estimated. ...
CLIMATE CHANGE-INDUCED SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS IN A VILLAGE TANK LANDSCAPE

Abeywardhana, D.M.Y. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Abstract: Catastrophic environmental changes consistently surpass human capabili- ties in mitigating climatic events in many instances. Disasters like drought and hu- man-animal conflict are predominant in the Sri Lankan ...
THE SPECIES BEST INTEREST STANDARD AND ECO CENTRISM APPROACHES: A CRITICAL LEGAL ANALYSIS ON THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE SPECIES IN SRI LANKA

Samaradiwakara, H.S. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Abstract: Wildlife include animals and plants which owe their existence to natural phenomena or processes that occur autonomously. Anthropogenic activities such as poaching, wildlife trade, human animal conflict, and ...
KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS ON MANAGEMENT AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF TANK CASCADE SYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY IN ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA

. Bandara, S.M.M.R.L; Liyanage, M.M. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the present status of knowledge and perceptions of the communities on tank cascade management and ecosystem services provided by tank cascade systems. Aluthhalmilla ...
BUILDING ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE-INDUCED DISASTERS

Perera, H.A.T.N.; Jayasinghe, G.Y. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

As the world continues to face the effects of climate change, the need to tackle the generated disasters has become almost urgent. Floods, and droughts are all results of climate change that have been causing irreparable ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT ACTION FRAMEWORK FOR THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL IN SRI LANKA

Wanninayake, W.M.S.B.; Nianthi, K.W.G.R.; Dayaratne Banda, O.G (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Sri Lanka has reported floods as the most threatening among other disasters like landslides, droughts, cyclones, tsunamis, etc. Aiming to manage the increasing trend of floods in Sri Lanka, a proper flood risk management ...
TURBIDITY AND TROPHIC STATE DYNAMICS IN MADURUOYA RESERVOIR AND SENANAYAKE SAMUDRAYA, SRI LANKA

Chathurangan, K.G.S; Wathsala, R.H.G.R.; Kumar, M.A.P.P; Gunasekara, S.S. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Inland fisheries in Sri Lanka, primarily within reservoirs and tank cascade systems, hold significant potential for sustainable fish farming and livelihood of peo- ple. This study employed images of the Lake Water Quality ...
NARRATIVE REVIEW OF MODELING APPROACHES TOWARD CONSERVATION OF LAND SNAILS’ RESPONSES TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Dissanayaka, D.M.L.C.; Nilakarawasm, N. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Climate is one of the most important drivers of species’ distribution and abundance. Global mean surface temperature is projected to increase by ~3.7°C, for the most optimistic scenario, to ~1°C, for the least optimistic ...
GROUNDWATER RECHARGE POTENTIAL ZONES IN TANK CASCADE SYSTEMS OF ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES

Nirmanee, K.G.S.; Hettiarachchi, D.S.N; Gunarathna, M.H.J.P.; Rajapaksha, S.R.A.S. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Many regions of Sri Lanka experience frequent droughts due to climate change. The increasing demands for groundwater resources along with decreasing availability in the dry zone of Sri Lanka emphasize the need for ...
ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS IN MA OYA RIVER BASIN IN MONSOON SEASONS IN SRI LANKA

Jayasundara, J.M.N.D.; Nirmanee, K.G.S.; Udeshika, K.K.J. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Ma Oya, a significant stream in Sri Lanka, is a cultural and ecological en- tity. The study aimed to describe the environmental dynamics in Ma Oya river basin, during the North-East Monsoon (NEM) and South-West Monsoon ...
WEATHER FORECASTING ABILITY OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN RAJANGANAYA DS DIVISION IN THE DRY ZONE OF SRI LANKA

Jayasundara, J.M.S.B.; Dissanayake, H.P.P.M; De Silva, D.T.S.D (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Climate change poses a significant global challenge, impacting ecosystems and communities worldwide. This study investigated the valuable traditional knowledge held by elderly individuals (over 70 years of age) in the ...
CLASSIFICATION OF SRI LANKA INTO METEOROLOGICALLY HOMOGENEOUS REGIONS

Ires, A.D.S.; Obeysekera, J.T.B. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

his study exemplifies the regionalization of Sri Lanka into meteorologi- cally homogeneous regions. The rain gauge stations established in Sri Lanka have not been continuously established across the country and are very ...
IMPLICATIONS OF THE WATER CRISIS IN SRI LANKA: A CONTEXTUAL STUDY BASED ON THE TRADITIONAL, RELIGIOUS, AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ON THE CULTURE OF WATER IN SRI LANKA

Perera, W.V.K.P. (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023-12-19)

Being a vital natural resource, water is both the source of life and an essen- tial component within all ecosystems. Human progress and societal evolution are bound with the availability and management of water resources. ...

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