eLanka Newsletter -1st May 2024 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter New Plan to Drive Growth in Women and Girls’ Cricket SRI LANKA NEWS – By Victor Melder SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS – By Victor Melder Media opportunity of Ellyse Perry, Nick Hockley and Christina Matthews as Australian Cricket launched its Women and Girls Action Plan at the MCG WHAT IS MINE – By Charles Schokman Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 207 25 04 2024 The First Presidential Election and Colvin’s dejection. – By Dr .Tilak S. Fernando Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – May 2024 Janashakthi Group-Sponsored Inaugural “Battle of the Golden Blues” Concludes with a Draw Wishing a Legend of Wesley a Happy 90th Birth Day A Sri Lankan Lady Bishop for Wellington, NZ-by Michael Roberts A MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM AJITH PERERA OUR ...

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Sinharaja Forest Reserve: Sri Lanka’s Biodiversity Jewel – By Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka, the Sinharaja Forest Reserve stands as a testament to the island’s unparalleled biodiversity and ecological significance. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this enchanting rainforest is a treasure trove of endemic species, unique ecosystems, and ecological wonders. In this article, we’ll explore the wonders of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, inviting you to delve into the lush greenery and discover the secrets held within its canopies. A Verdant Haven for Biodiversity Sinharaja, which translates to “Lion’s Kingdom,” is a lush tropical rainforest that spans across the southwestern part of Sri Lanka. With its rich biodiversity, the forest reserve is a hotspot for researchers, naturalists, and eco-enthusiasts eager to explore its diverse ecosystems. Unique Flora and Fauna Sinharaja is a biodiversity hotspot, boasting a high degree of endemism. The forest is home ...

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Podcast: Faithful Foreigner, Saving Sinharaja; Douglas Ranasinghe A podcast episode featuring Douglas Ranasinghe who has written a biography of Thilo Hoffman, the Swiss Sri Lankan who helped save Sinharaja rainforest and was part of a post colonial nature conservation movement. Thilo provided the leadership so others like Douglas and Deepal Warakagoda could really spread the word about biodiversity. Sinharaja was declared a reserve by the British in 1875 but it was being logged after 1960. The republic was uncertain about protecting the forest but around 1977, strictly perhaps after Apr 1978; logging concessions were rescinded.   ...

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