Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
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| Organization | Rainforest Protectors Trust |
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| Region | Sri Lanka |
| Website | Website |
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| ProjectLeader | Sriyantha Perera |
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Rainforest Guardians are full-time community based rangers employed to monitor and safeguard the conservation forests currently under Rainforest Protectors Trust and surrounding protected forest reserves. Threats to the forests such as encroachment, illegal felling of trees, poaching, fire hazards, smuggling of protected species will be addressed by Rainforest Guardians. Additionally, these guardians will also be engaging in the removal of invasive species and reforestation as necessary.
Challenge
Lack of enforcement is a major contributor towards deforestation and poaching especially in Sinharaja World Heritage Rainforest. Each year, thousands of acres are encroached upon and burnt down within the tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka. Many endangered species are killed due to rampant poaching.
Long-Term Impact
The project will be beneficial to the local community providing direct employment in addition to the indirect benefits of tourism and ecosystem services. By preventing deforestation, many endemic and endangered species will receive protection and recovery.
References
- http://www.RainforestProtectorsTrust.org
- http://www.RainforestProtectorsTrust.org
- https://www.facebook.com/RainforestProtectorsTrust
- https://www.instagram.com/RainforestProtectorsTrust
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/rainforest-protectors-trust/
Additional Documentation
https://www.globalgiving.org//pfil/54213/projdoc.pdf
Project Gallery
Forest fire due to human activities
Forest protected by Rainforest Protectors Trust
Buffer zone streams and forest to be protected
Buffer zone streams and forest to be protected
Buffer zone forest to be protected
