Protecting endangered species in the Dambulla Arboretum, enhancing its biodiversity and establishing the arboretum as an environmental education and research centre by Ruk Rakaganno
Protecting endangered species in the Dambulla Arboretum, enhancing its biodiversity and establishing the arboretum as an environmental education and research centre by Ruk Rakaganno
Ensuring the continued existence of the Arboretum and its biodiversity, particularly the rare species, free of outside encroachment and interference, develop as a place for environment education, research and a place of quiet for nature lovers. Research project to study Loris, to improve the resource center for environmental education, income generation for community through beekeeping and organic farming. To contribute towards making the Arboretum financially sustainable.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Ruk Rakaganno
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 35,545.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 10,176.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,410.00
Project Number:
SRL/SGP/OP4/Y3/RAF/2010/09
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Arboretum will be established as an educational and research center. There will be programs to increase the knowledge on biodiversity among visitors as well.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Communities will be given knowledge and support to develop organic home gardens and bee keeping.
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SGP Country office contact

Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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Address

UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7