North- Western Province Archives

With Ranjit Hulugalle and what was left of our Cannonball Tree (Couroupita guianensis ) after the tornado HALGOLLA PLANTATION HOME – the unique sri lankan experience – november 2019 Too often we appreciate people who give of their time and energy for the betterment of Sri Lanka but we don’t go the extra yard of publicizing their contribution as widely as we are able. The picture that is at the top of this month’s newsletter is an attempt to make amends in that regard by acknowledging the contribution that Ranjit Hulugalle is making in the matter of defending a Sri Lanka that is under serious threat of major environmental degradation. Thank you, Ranjit, for your “no punches pulled” defence of what is our national heritage! The rains continue and despite the rampant soft-weed growth, we will continue to live up to our promise of not complaining about the weather ...