Clearing of Bundala National Park

In a continuing effort to serve the community, ODEL recently announced their involvement in the “Clear a Hectare Project” currently underway at the Bundala National Park. This unique initiative organized by the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) in collaboration with MAS Linea Aqua (Pvt) Limited, aims to rid a 60 hectare area of two highly threatening plant species - Cactus and Proposis Juliflora.

Due to the rapid proliferation of these invasive species, the profuse natural vegetation and wild life at the national park has become seriously endangered. Therefore, by clearing the entirety of the park over various stages, this project aspires to completely eradicate the two alien plant species from the area.

In the initial stage of the project, ODEL has pledged its support towards the cause by funding the clearing of six hectares of land, out of which four hectares have already been purged of the Cactus and Proposis Juliflora plants.

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