The Sinharaja Forest Reserve is an important rainforest located in Sri Lanka. It is a national park, biodiversity hotspot, biosphere reserve, and World Heritage Site. The forest contains high levels of biodiversity and endemism, including over 50% of Sri Lanka's animal and plant species. It is located across Galle, Matara, and Ratnapura districts and can be accessed from several entry points. The forest supports important ecosystems and wildlife, including many endangered species.
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3. WHAT IS SINHARAJA ?
? Premeval forest for meditation, relaxation and
for Scientific exploration
Word Sinharaja
Sinha (Lion)
Raja (King)
OUSL -Ratnapura
5. Location
? Sabaragamuwa & Southern Province
? 3 Administrative District
Galle
Matara
Ratnapura
Area C 84.64 km2
Length C 21 Km , Width 7 Km
OUSL -Ratnapura
6. ACCESS WAY
? Kalawana Entries
? Pitadeniya Entries
? Morining Side Entries
OUSL -Ratnapura
7. FLORA
? Tropical Wet evergreen forest
? High Degree of endermisum
C Ex. 90 % Dipterocarpus
C Woody trees lianas 60%
C Ferns, Epiphytes 60 %
C Vegetation Density 25000 individuals/Ha
OUSL -Ratnapura
8. FOUNA
? 8 Endermic Mamals
? 147 bird spp
? 45 Reptiles Spp
? Amphibians 50 % Endermic
? Fish C Little Diversity
OUSL -Ratnapura