Natural Vegetation
Sri Lanka's natural vegetation takes up a third of the islands land area. Most of Sri Lanka's vegetation has been heavily depleted by deforestation. The climax vegetation in most of the country is forest. In the higher regions of the island the forests are less dense, separated by grasslands.
Flora and Fauna
Inside these forests is filled with over 90 species of mammal, over 80 snake species, and over 435 species of bird. The tropical rainforests covers much of the southwest region of the island. This is the part of the island where ebony and teak grow.
Sri Lanka's natural vegetation takes up a third of the islands land area. Most of Sri Lanka's vegetation has been heavily depleted by deforestation. The climax vegetation in most of the country is forest. In the higher regions of the island the forests are less dense, separated by grasslands.
Flora and Fauna
Inside these forests is filled with over 90 species of mammal, over 80 snake species, and over 435 species of bird. The tropical rainforests covers much of the southwest region of the island. This is the part of the island where ebony and teak grow.
Sinharaja Forest Reserves
The Sinharaja Forest is the last undisturbed forest in Sri Lanka. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1989. Most days of the year this forest is getting rain, replenishing its deep rich soil. Rain also balances water resources for much of southwest Sri Lanka.
The Sinharaja Forest is the last undisturbed forest in Sri Lanka. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1989. Most days of the year this forest is getting rain, replenishing its deep rich soil. Rain also balances water resources for much of southwest Sri Lanka.