Adam’s peak – The sacred footprintĪdam’s peak, which is also known as Sri Pada is one of the Sri Lanka’s most striking natural landmarks. Sri Lanka offers everything that makes your vacation a memorable and remarkable one! Take a trip to these most beautiful places in Sri Lanka and make your vacation worthy. Most recent RIS information: 2003.Full of striking sceneries, exciting mountains, inspiring spots, soulful Buddhist monasteries and extraordinary historical places The island of Sri Lanka is nothing short of magnificent. Part of a Coastal Resources Management Project funded by the Dutch Government - ADB, with a management plan expected in 2006.
Najas marinas or Annona glabra, are factors of concern. Poaching of wild animals and waterfowl is unfortunately increasing, and extensive use of fertilisers and consequent abundant growth of invasive species, e.g. The major occupation of the local people is fishing and agriculture (cinnamon and coconut). Maduganga helps in flood control by storing water during monsoon rains and retains nutrient run-off from nearby cinnamon plantations. The cultural heritage is very prominent, with numerous ancient temples in the area and on the islands. The lagoon provides the breeding, spawning and fattening ground for many fish species and supports 1.2 % of the Little Green Heron biogeographical population. Shorea affinis, an endemic and endangered plant, Mugger (Crocodylus palustris) vulnerable (IUCN Red Book) and CITES-listed Purple-faced Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus vetulus), endangered, Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata), Indian Python (Python molurus) find shelter here. Many globally/nationally endangered, endemic and rare species - e.g. On the islands and shores relatively undisturbed mangrove vegetation contains a rich biodiversity qualifying the wetland for 7 Criteria of International Importance. It is formed of two shallow waterbodies, Maduganga and smaller Randombe Lake, connected by two narrow channels. A mangrove lagoon joined to the sea by a narrow canal and containing 15 islands of varying size, some of which are inhabited.
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