Addressing a media briefing held today (25) to raise awareness on World Environment Day, Minister of Environment, Dammika Patabendi stated that steps are also being taken to declare the “Moolagiya Ulpath” area as a protected reserve.
Accordingly, the forests of Ritigala, Aliyawetuna Wewa, Bulagala, Konketiyawa and Kallanchiya have been officially declared as reserves.
The Minister pointed out that all five forest reserves are located within the Anuradhapura District and together cover an extent of 2,169 hectares, making the initiative particularly significant.
Meanwhile, Minister also announced that the “Kuda Bubula” water spring will be declared a protected reserve jointly by the Water Resources Board and the Central Environmental Authority.
The global theme for World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, is “Global Call for Climate Action.”
The Minister further stated that Sri Lanka’s national theme, adapted from the global concept, will be “Let It Sprout – Let Us Mobilize to Mitigate Climate Change.”
In addition, National Environment Week will be observed islandwide from May 30 to June 5 in conjunction with World Environment Day celebrations.
