National reports

A study was conducted in Periya-kalapuva, Palakuda, Potuvil lagoon wetland system and immediate surrounding area in the coastal zone of Ampara disttrict in order to document the biodiversity profile (basic structure, composition and functions) of the area for facilitating resuorce management. The

This book presents the economic justification for including mangrove rehabilitation and restoration efforts in current tsunami reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka. The results provide a solid platform for the decision makers to select the best development strategies for the tsunami-affected

A major action pertaining to the conservation of wetlands in Sri Lanka was the establishment of a National
Policy on Wetlands in 2004. The National Wetlands Steering Committee was also revived in 2003. These
important initiatives were followed up with a draft wetland conservation strategy and

A total of 61 endemic species were assessed. Of these, 12 point endemic species were listed as Critically Endangered (CR); 24 range-restricted species were Endangered (EN); and nine species were Vulnerable (VU). In addition, five species were Near Threatened (NT); two were listed as Data Deficient