Yagirala Forest Reserve

The area of 5,908 hectares has been halved since 1971 due to exploitation, but thankfully, remedial action is underway ,which includes the increased growth of aquatic plants to enhance the relative protection of stream and bank vegetation. It is on record that 45% of the plant species at this reserve are endemic to Sri Lanka.The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been entrusted with the task of turning the Yagirala forest into a high-benefit reserve once again.

12:40 AM Thursday February 24th, 2011