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Sub Regional Action Planning for
Conservation & Sustainable Use
of Biodiversity in Sri Lanka
Sujith S Ratnayake
Biodiversity Secretariat
Ministry of Environment
BIODIVERSITY
SECRETARIAT
Provincial extents
Province
Extent (km2)
Western
3,709
5.63%
Central
5,584
8.61%
Eastern
9,951
15.28%
10,724
16.56%
Northern
8,882
13.54%
North Western
7,812
11.39%
Sabaragamuwa
4,902
7.47%
Southern
5,559
8.58%
Uva
8,488
12.94%
North Central
Percentage
Administrative Arrangements of Provinces
• Constitition
National Government Subject- Forest, Wildlife
Concurrent list- Social forestry
• Provincial administrative set up
Governor
Chief MinisterProvincial Minister of Environment
Provincial Ministry
Provincial line minister
• Central Government Budget
Each year limited amount of budgetary allocations are given by the central
Government to conduct biodiversity activities at national level. But
there is no proper structural and coordination mechanism to disburse
funds to provincial level.
Extent of different ecosystems
Province
Wet zone
Forest
Dry Zone
forest
Grasslands Savannah Mangroves
Coastal &
Marine
Western
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-
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Central
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-
-
-
Southern
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-
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Northern
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-
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Eastern
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North Western
-
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North Central
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-
Uva
-
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-
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-
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-
-
-
-
-
Sabaragamuwa
BD related programmatic areas
Province
Insitu
conservation
Exsitu
conservation
Biosafety
Indigenou
s
knowledg
e & TK
Western
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-
Central
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-
Southern
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-
-
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Northern
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-
-
-
Eastern
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-
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North Western
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-
-
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North Central
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Uva
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-
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Sabaragamuwa
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BD related major subject areas
Major
subject
area
W
C
S
N
E
NW
NC
U
Sab
Agro BD
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Plantation
Crop BD
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Dom.
Anim. BD
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Paleo BD
-
-
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Coastal & 
Marine BD
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-
-
Forest Bd
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Wildlife
BD
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BCFAP & addendum to BCFAP
• Sri Lanka prepared Biodiversity Conservation Framework
Action Plan in 1998 (Approved by the Cabinet ).
• BCFAP provides good overview on Sri Lanka’s
biodiversity, major ecosystems, issues and constraints
but lacked an action plan with a specific time frame.
• The National Experts Committee on biodiversity decided
to undertake the task of completion and finalization of,
BDFAP into a BCAP through a major consultative process.
• As a result 16 task forces were established comprising
more than 90 experts on various thematic and cross
cutting areas of biodiversity.
BCFAP & addendum to BCFAP
Addendum was prepared through numerous sector group
sessions, expert workshops and meetings, public hearing,
comments from provincial administration etc.
Addendum comprised of 16 important chapters each with
introduction, gaps and issues and recommendations.
Recommendations made by the 16 task forces led to the
listing of 102 recommendations which were prioritized
later into 31
high priority recommendations and 14
priority recommendations.
Under each recommendation, responsible institutions for
implementation arrangements and time frame for 9 years
period were identified.
Issues arising out at the consultative process in
provinces (addendum recommendations)
• Data Gaps- No or limited data/ information on
provincial biodiversity
(e.g. poorly understood taxonomic groups and ecological processes, effects of
cumulative impacts)
• Most of the high priority and priority recommendations
of the BCAP (addendum) are at national level
• Provincial level issues on biodiversity are not addressed
Provincial Biodiversity Profiles and Action Plans
BCFAP & addendum to BCFAP
Provincial Environmental Action Plans
Provincial BD Profiles
Biodiversity
Provincial
BDAP
Implementation &
monitoring
Structure of PBDP & AP
1. Introduction
2. Bio-geographical- Physical and edaphic aspects
3. Ecosystem Profile
Major ecosystems
Forests, Inland wetland, Coastal and marine, Unique and international important
ecosystems
4. Species Profile
Flora, Fauna, Micro organism
5. Genetic Profile
6. In situ Conservation
DWLC protected areas, FD Protected areas, Other Protected areas, Protected areas
composition
7. Ex situ Conservation
Ex-situ faunal facilities, Ex-situ floral facilities
8. Profiles of major subject specific biodiversity
9. Cultural and other related diversity
10. Impact on Biodiversity
Human population, Invasive species, Environment pollution
Structure of PBDP & AP
11. Biodiversity related institutional aspects
12. Biodiversity related policy and legal aspects
13. Bio industry and Bio-prospecting
14 Recommended Actions for conservation and sustainable use of Provincial
Biodiversity .
15. Tentative Action Plan for the Province
16. Institutional arrangements for implementation of the action plan
17. Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA) for Provincial Biodiversity Conservation
Action Plan
18. Definitions
19. Glossary
20 References
Cover page of BDP & CAP –Western Province
Cover page of BDP & CAP –Central Province
Cover page of BDP & CAP –Eastern Province
Cover page of BDP & CAP –North Central Province
Cover page of BDP & CAP –Uva Province
Cover page of BDP & CAP –North Western Province
Advantages of preparation of PBDP & AP
• Baseline information of Provincial Biodiversity
• Integration of BD concerns into provincial
master plan and annual Action Plan
• Obtain donor (GEF) funded projects
• Involvement of the management of biological
resources of provinces belongs to the central
Government
Suggestions for improvement of PBDP & AP
• Ensure necessary budgetary provisions for
implementation of recommendations of PBDP &
AP
• Prepare a Coordination mechanism between the
central government (BDS) and the Provincial
councils
• Capacity Building of the Provincial council’s
officers
• Awareness on members of parliament on the
importance