COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Wildlife Conservation has launched a comprehensive wild elephant survey, the first of its kind in 13 years.The survey, which began on Saturday, is set to continue, aiming to gather crucial data on the elephant population across Sri Lanka.The survey involves obs...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Hambantota International Port (HIP) launched a program for the establishment of a green zone that will see the reforestation and afforestation of land.The Afforestation of the port’s reclaimed land and reforestation, marks a significant milestone in HIP's journey towards mini...

COLOMBO (News1st); The Forest Conservation Department said drone operations will commence on Friday (14) to detect forest destruction. Forest Conservation General Nishantha Edirisinghe said operations will commence in seven districts under the first phase. Accordingly drone operations will commenc...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Forest Conservation said that strict action will be taken against people who enter the Knuckles Reserve without permission. Nishantha Edirisinghe, Conservator General, Department of Forest Conservation of Sri Lanka said that various people organize tours of the...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Forest Conservation has launched a special three-day operation in the Sinharaja Forest. Forest Conservation General Nishantha Edirisinghe initiated the operation based on intelligence suggesting forest destruction and smuggling activities. Over 100 fores...