Abans has teamed up with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), and Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) to launch the ‘Green Isle’ project in the Bellanwila-Attidiya Sanctuary.
This represents Abans’ and LG’s efforts to promote sustainable living in Sri Lanka as part of its ‘LG Loves Green Sri Lanka’ campaign.
“Corporate Sri Lanka will need to take a lead role in conservation and demonstrate that they place a high value on preserving Lankan fauna and flora.This revolutionary project aims to showcase how a scientific and structured approach can indeed undo some of the damage that we have caused in the past, and we are thankful to customers who enable us to embark on such initiatives,” said Deputy Director, Abans PLC, Buddhika Dharmawardena.
LG and Abans, through this initiative, will focus on combating habitat loss, which has been identified as a major threat.
Action taken will include habitat enrichment through a tree replanting scheme conducted under scientific guidance and aimed at the gradual replacement of invasive plant species, the revitalisation of small canals, as well as the clearance of weeds and other debris. A 3.5km nature trail will also be developed to enable wildlife enthusiasts, researchers, educators, and schoolchildren to observe and study Attidiya’s native species. f
The selected habitat is a refuge for many species including fishing cats, primates, different bird species, and other fauna and flora.
The initiative will be executed in phases over a five-year period. The first phase involves the creation of inland ponds, clearing of waterways and minor replantation, while the next major phases include the planting of hundreds of trees in early August.