Saving the Next Generation - First Census

Saving the Next Generation: Restoration of lower montane forests at Knuckles Forest Reserve (First Census)

First census of the seedling transplants was conducted by the Botanical Society of the University of Peradeniya on 28th April 2018. Twelve members of the Society measured 1200 seedlings transplanted into degraded grasslands at Knuckles Forest Reserve.

Ninety three percent survival of plants were recorded after 4 months of transplantation. This program is a united effort of the University of Peradeniya, Noritake Lanka Porcelain (Pvt) Ltd., Forest Department and
the local villagers to restore lower montane forests at Knuckles Conservation Area.