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A study of the human impact of Pompakale urban forest park in Rathnapura Divisional Secretariat Division.

Batagoda, B.N.D.T.M.; Jayarathne, M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Our environment is deteriorating for the last two centuries and almost every part of the planet has been touched by it in one way or the other. The increasing population in urban areas has grown human intervention in ...
A study of factor combination in seed potato production Hewanakumbura Grama Niladari Division

Sandunkumari., E.M.P; Kularathna., M.G (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

The potato can identify as a commercial crop that only second for the paddy and wheat among the main harvest throughout the world. It takes the fourth place among the economical crops. Potato has introduced to Sri Lanka ...
A study about the geographical isolation of the Rhododendron arboreum plant in Horton plains national park

Wijekoon, P.M.; Jayaratne, M (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Geographical factors have mainly influenced the origin and expansion of plants in the world. The Rhododendron arboreum plant, which is endemic to Sri Lanka is fairly spread in high altitudes area from 1500m to 2400m ...
A study about human interference in declination of urban wetland density: based on Bellanwila-Attidiya wetland.

Malka, P.A.A.; Jayarathne, M (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Wetlands support the livelihoods of millions of people in developing countries. However, wetland land cover change, as a result of a growing population and subsequent anthropogenic activities, has been evident at a global ...
A study about ecosystem services in Yala national park

Udayangi, J.M.A.I.; Jayarathna, M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Forests are essential to life on earth. The forest ecosystem provides great services for market value and human quality of life. Sri Lanka's second national forest, Yala National Park, is a forest ecosystem that is home ...
The Spatial concentration of human-peacock conflict

Rajapaksha, R.L.N.; Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Human-wildlife conflict is harmfully affecting the wellbeing of both people and animals. Human – peacock conflict in the wet zone of Sri Lanka is increasing at present and yet the information on this conflict is ...
The utilization of renewable energy sources to reduce the contribution of Green House Gases (GHGs) on climate change in Sri Lanka

Kumari, U.K.G.A (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Sri Lanka’s current carbon footprint is much less than the global indicates but according to the Global Climate Risk Index 2019 rated Sri Lanka as the second most affected country by extreme weather events. Burning fossil ...
Examine the impacts and effectiveness of waste management practices at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihinthale

Disanayaka, D.M.M.G.J.M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

The impact of waste and improper waste management practices has significantly increased as a result of changes in people’s lifestyles. Therefore, improper waste disposal practices directly affect to arise many ...
The efficiency of the solid waste management process in Kirikiththamulla Grama Niladhari Division

Mandira, M.A.T.; Amarasinghe, A.G. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Inefficient disposal of waste can be ascertained as a social as well as a significant environmental problem. It has also resulted in the creation of varietal waste management issues. Waste management has become a ...
Effect of flood on sustainable development in the semi-urban area A study in Thekkawatta Grama Niladhari Division.

Randima, N.N.; Jayarathne, M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Flooding is one of the natural disasters generated by human activities which constitute a threat to human life, property, and the built environment with high impacts. Rapid urbanization and the growth of cities, especially ...
Effectiveness of post-disaster management practices after occurring the Aranayake landslide: A case study in Aranayake Divisional Secretariat in Kegalle District of Sri Lanka

Perera, A. L. W. M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Landslides are natural disasters that unfortunately unavoidable. Many countries around the world are facing a landslide disaster from time to time and they face difficulties with massive challenges after passing through ...
Effectiveness of flood early warning methods; the case from Yabaroluwa North in Biyagama

Rangana, M.P.T; Sakalasooriya, N. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Flood is one of the major natural and human-induced disasters in Sri Lanka and the majority of people who live in low-lying areas in both Wet and Dry Climatic Zones of Sri Lanka are highly vulnerable for the flood. The ...
Distribution pattern of population distribution in Polgahawela urban area

Gunawardhana, M.B.H.S.M.; Manawadu, L (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Polgahawela city is a major transportation hub in Sri Lanka. However, the population growth of the city and structure different when compared with the other cities on the Island. Therefore, the aim of the present study ...
Community-based issues on unauthorized residents in the Coastal conservation area; Case study on Munnakkaraya costal area

Wickramananda, R.P.K.N; Rathnasekara, S.R.L.S (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Urbanization has become a major trend in developing countries. People migrate to metropolitan areas as a result of that population density is increasing gradually. Especially in the coastal line. The coastal conservation ...
Community adaptation for frequent urban flood the case from Keravalapitiya GN Division

Buddhima, S.M.D; Sakalasooriya, N (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

This study investigates the community adaptation for a frequent urban flood. In tropical climates, urban flash floods have been increased and the vulnerability is also increased due to climate changes. According to ...
Climate change adaptation in agricultural farming; a case study from Neththipalagama Grama Niladhari Division.

Bandara, M.H.B.P.P; Jayarathne, M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

The major challenge posed before the entire world today is Climate Change (CC) or global warming. CC phenomena have been widely reported over the past few decades. Famers have been gradually adapting to agricultural ...
Challenges related to solid waste management in Local Authorities of Sri Lanka (The case of Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha area)

Rajapaksha, R.S.A; Amarasinghe, A.G (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Disposal of solid waste has become an environmental problem in Sri Lanka. This has posed a challenge for waste management. Solid waste management is one of the biggest challenges for Asian countries including Sri Lanka. ...
A study of how floods affect urban land use based on Akurana urban area

Kumara, K.G.R.N; Rathnasekara, S.R.L.S (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Flood is the most affecting natural disaster in Sri Lanka among the natural effects of seasonality. Therefore, in the face of the rapid urbanization in Sri Lanka, floods can be identified as a major disaster situation. ...
A study about micro-climate changes in the Medadumbara Divisional Secretariat Division after the construct of Victoria Reservoir.

Abeysinghe., A.M.L.K.K.; Jayarathne., M (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Climate has been changing throughout history, and there has been a steady evolution in climate conditions. But in the past, most of these changes took place as part of natural processes, over which humanity didn't have ...
An investigative study on the knowledge of growers for the management of caterpillar damage in Coconut cultivation; Based on Kithagama Grama Niladhari Division of Kobeigane Divisional Secretariat.

Wijendra, W.W.G.I.; Arunashantha, H.A.S. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

The origin of Coconut cultivation dates back to the past. With the introduction of the open economic policy in 1977, the expansion of export potential has made coconut a major export crop. At present, the variation in ...

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