Action for conservation of waterfalls of Sri Lanka

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Last Updated on Sunday, 09 June 2013 16:34

A decision has been taken not to grant approval for mini hydro power generation projects at 383 waterfalls recorded in Sri Lanka with the view to preventing the scenic beauty of the waterfalls.

Issuance of Environmental Recommendations for Non-prescribed activities / projects

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:34

Issuance of Environmental Recommendations, for activities which are not prescribed under the Provisions of Part IV C of the NEA, such as Erection of Telecommunication towers, Hotels having less than 99 rooms, Blocking out of land for Real Estate Development, Felling of tree, River bed mining, Extraction of mineral resources, Land Authority of issuing of such recommendations has been delegated to the Provincial Offices the Central Environmental Authority.

Development of Guidelines pertaining to Management of Natural Resources

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Last Updated on Sunday, 09 June 2013 16:34

Guidebook for Natural Resources Management has been prepared and published.

A Training Module for trainers on Environmental Impacts and mitigation action on sand mining has been published.

Formulation of Regulations under the provisions of Section 32 of the NEA

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:35

1. Prohibition of cultivation of annual crops in high gradient areas (Gazette Notification No. 1456/35 of 04th August 2006).

2. Prohibition of the use of equipment for exploration, mining and extraction of sand and gem. (Gazette Notification No. 1454/4, of 17th July 2006).