{"id":134,"date":"2025-10-19T22:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T22:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainability.sjp.ac.lk\/yagirala\/home\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T19:38:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:38:50","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.sjp.ac.lk\/yagirala\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Learning from Nature, Living with Purpose<\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tConveniently located in Walallawita, Kalutara District, with just a couple of hours drive away from the capital city of Colombo, Yagirala Forest Reserve is an ideal place to experience the peace, quiet and diversity of life a Lowland Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest offers. The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been managing a 100 acre block of the Yagirala Forest Reserve since 1984, predominantly for research and education purposes.\n
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\nForest inventory, Mensuration, Forest Management, Wildlife management practices are conducted in this forest for the university student and also training and environmental education sessions are held for the school students. The area of 5,908 ha has been halves since 1971 due to exploitation, but thankfully, remedial action is underway, which includes the increased growth of aquatic plants to enhance the relative protection of stream and bank vegetation. It is on record that 45% of the plant species at this reserve are endemic to Sri Lanka. The university of Sri Jayewardenepura has been entrusted with the task of turning the Yagirala Forest into a high benefit reserve once again.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Study Nature, Love Nature<\/h4>

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Forest Restoration Project<\/h4>

Habitat loss and forest degradation due to encroachments by villagers and illegal logging of commercially valuable trees has been identified as major conservation issues at Yagirala forest. In addition, poaching of wild animals for local consumption has affected the faunal diversity of the forest to an extent. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Just Let It Rain
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The Yagirala Project is dedicated to preserving and restoring the delicate ecosystems of our forests. Through research, conservation efforts, and community engagement, we aim to nurture biodiversity, promote sustainable practices, and inspire a deeper connection between humans and nature. Every initiative, big or small, contributes to a greener, healthier planet.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Forest Whispered Its Patterns, And Science Listened with Care.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Just Living Is Not Enough<\/h4>

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Look Deep Into Nature<\/h4>

Yagirala Forest Research and Conservation Center explores, protects, and nurtures the rich biodiversity of our forests, transforming every discovery into progress for a sustainable future.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Adopt The Pace Of Nature<\/h4>

The center observes and researches forest ecosystems, turning nature\u2019s wisdom into knowledge for a greener future.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome To Yagirala Forest Research and Conservation Center Learn More About Learning from Nature, Living with Purpose Conveniently located in Walallawita, Kalutara District, with just a couple of hours drive away from the capital city of Colombo, Yagirala Forest Reserve is an ideal place to experience the peace, quiet and diversity of life a Lowland Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest offers. The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been managing a 100 acre block of the Yagirala Forest Reserve since 1984, predominantly for research and education purposes. The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science of the university of Sri Jayewardenepura has built a research center in the Yagirala forest reserve to facilitate the persons who have research and education interest about this forest. This bunglow type venue is also used as the Visitor Center for the people who stay overnight who prefer to experience the life in the rain forest with the hospitality of the villagers in the area. Forest inventory, Mensuration, Forest Management, Wildlife management practices are conducted in this forest for the university student and also training and environmental education sessions are held for the school students. The area of 5,908 ha has been halves since 1971 due to exploitation, but thankfully, remedial action is underway, which includes the increased growth of aquatic plants to enhance the relative protection of stream and bank vegetation. It is on record that 45% of the plant species at this reserve are endemic to Sri Lanka. The university of Sri Jayewardenepura has been entrusted with the task of turning the Yagirala Forest into a high benefit reserve once again. Services Study Nature, Love Nature Biodiversity and Sustainability Research Group Forest Restoration Project Habitat loss and forest degradation due to encroachments by villagers and illegal logging of commercially valuable trees has been identified as major conservation issues at Yagirala forest. In addition, poaching of wild animals for local consumption has affected the faunal diversity of the forest to an extent. Just Let It Rain The Yagirala Project is dedicated to preserving and restoring the delicate ecosystems of our forests. Through research, conservation efforts, and community engagement, we aim to nurture biodiversity, promote sustainable practices, and inspire a deeper connection between humans and nature. Every initiative, big or small, contributes to a greener, healthier planet. The Forest Whispered Its Patterns, And Science Listened with Care. Explore with us Forest Wilderness Just Living Is Not Enough Yagirala Forest Research and Conservation Center is committed to protecting biodiversity, advancing forest research, and fostering a sustainable relationship between humans and nature. Look Deep Into Nature Yagirala Forest Research and Conservation Center explores, protects, and nurtures the rich biodiversity of our forests, transforming every discovery into progress for a sustainable future. 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