The Forest Corridor Development Project represents one of our most ambitious conservation initiatives, directly addressing habitat fragmentation—one of the greatest threats to Sinharaja’s biodiversity. Our plantation sits at a critical juncture between the Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve and isolated forest patches, creating both a challenge and an extraordinary opportunity.
Through strategic reforestation and land management, we’re creating continuous forest corridors that enable safe movement for elephants, leopards, endemic birds, and countless other species. These green highways are essential for genetic diversity, food security, and the long-term survival of Sinharaja’s unique wildlife.
This project combines ecological science with community engagement, ensuring that conservation benefits both wildlife and the local people who share this landscape.
Decades of agricultural expansion, logging, and development have fragmented Sri Lanka’s once-continuous lowland rainforest into isolated patches. This fragmentation creates several critical problems:
Our plantation boundary presents a 15-kilometer gap between Sinharaja and the next significant forest patch. Wildlife attempting to cross this open landscape face roads, agricultural areas, and human settlements—often with fatal consequences.
Establish 12 kilometers of forested corridors connecting Sinharaja to isolated forest patches, with minimum corridor width of 50 meters.
Reforest corridor areas with 500+ endemic and native tree species that provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Field Identification: Look for the distinctive slow, flapping flight pattern at canopy level or along forest edges. Males are unmistakable with their brilliant golden-yellow hindwings contrasting with jet-black forewings. The body is bright red with a black head.
Phase 1: Planning & Assessment (Completed 2023)
Phase 2: Initial Reforestation (2023-2024)
Phase 3: Expansion & Monitoring (2025-2026)
Official launch with stakeholder ceremony and community briefing
Wildlife surveys, corridor mapping, and community consultations finished
5,000 native trees planted along first 4km corridor segment
30 camera traps installed to monitor wildlife movement
Comprehensive evaluation of corridors and wildlife usage
All 12km corridors established and fully functional
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Total Cost | $450,000 |
| Trees Planted | 8,500+ |
| Jobs Created | 45 |
| Camera Traps | 30 Units |
| Team Members | 12 Staff |
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Project Contact
Project Manager:
Dr. Nimal Silva
Email:
corridors@knucklesvalley.org
Phone:
+94 11 234 5678
