A workshop for validation of the Landscape Management Plan prepared for “Hurulu-Kawdulla-Kanthale (HKK) was held on 23rd January 2020 at the Center for Banking Studies, Sri Jayawardanapura Mawatha, Rajagiriya. Around 70 participants which included university professionals, technical experts in various fields, heads of Government Departments and senior officers of ministries, representatives from UNDP and
The second stakeholder consultation on Sinharaha, Kudawa access road was conducted on 7th January 2020 at the Sinharaja, Kudawa Forest office. The main objective of this consultation was to discuss and finalise the revised designs developed by the University of Moratuwa (UOM). These designs were developed based on stakeholder requirements and considering the biodiversity aspects
Public Notice The second stakeholder consultation on Sinharaja Kudawa access road has been scheduled for 7th January 2020. The consultations will commence at 09.00 at the Forest Department Office in Sinharaja, Kudawa. All stakeholders are invited for this important event. Project Director ESCAMP 30.12.19
An interactive workshop was held on 20th December 2019 at Grand Monarch Hotel, Thalawathugoda, Battaramulla with the patronage of the Ecosystem Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP). The key participants were representatives of stakeholder institutions, environment organizations and local NGOs. The main objective of this workshop was to obtain views, comments and suggestions on the draft
An interactive workshop was conducted on 3rd December 2019 by the Ecosystem Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP) with the participation of key stakeholders at the Construction Equipment Training Centre (CETRAC) Battaramulla. The main objective of this workshop was to present and review the draft Land Management Plan (LMP) developed for Hurulu -Kaudulla and Kantale (HKK)
All arrangements have been finalised to begin Phase 1 of the development work aimed at improving the facilities at the Sri Lanka Forestry Institute (SLFI) in Nuwara Eliya. Finite Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has been awarded the contract to complete this work within a sum of Rupees 230 million through the Ecosystem Conservation and Management
The World Bank has commenced the Mid Term Review of Ecosystem Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP) on 7 October and will continue till 18 October 2019. The main focus of this mission is to review the progress achieved so far, suggest significant changes to the program, and propose restructuring requirements for the current
The Pre-bid meeting for Construction of Junior Staff Quarters and Gymnasium was held on 3 September 2019 at the Sri Lanka Forestry Institute (SLFI), Nuwaraeliya with the participation of Dr. K.M.A. Bandara, Additional Conservator General of Forests, Ms. S. H. Bandumala, Director, SLFI, Mr. P. Jayapala, Deputy Director of SLFI, Mr. Kamal Jayakodi, Regional Forest Officer.
The first Progress Review Meeting was held on 16th August 2019 with M/s Canola Construction and Engineering Company together with ESCAMP Project to improve the facilities of the Inamaluwa Field Training Center. Mr. Dhanushka Wickramaratne, Project Manager (ESCAMP), Mr. H.S Kalyanaratne, Civil Engineer (ESCAMP) and representatives from the Forest Department and M/s Canola Construction and
An awareness programed on implementing Community Action Plans (CAPs) of 6 peripheral villages around Udawalawa National Park was conducted for government officials on 8 August 2019 at 10:00 am at the Udawalawa National Park Auditorium. The focus was to minimize the potential problems that could arise in implementing these CAPs, build strong network among relevant