Table of Contents Tables

Home , Bakamuna, Bundala National Park, Gal Oya National Park, Giritale, Hikkaduwa National Park, Kaudulla National Park

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLES ...... v

FIGURES ...... vii

INTRODUCTION ...... 1

Chapter 01

PLANNING & ICT DIVISION

1.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 5

1.2. Performance 2018...... 5

Chapter 02

NATURAL RESOURSE DIVISION

2.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 9

2.2. Establishment of Protected Area Network………………………………………………9

2.3. Habitat Enrichment for Wildlife...... 11

2.4. Detail of Environment Assessment for Proposed Development projects in 2018. 13

2.5.Development projects implemented under the provisions of ther institutions...... 14

Chapter 03

LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

3.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 16

3.2. Performance Detail...... 16

3.2.1. Implementation of Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance ...... 16

3.3. Payment of DWC field staff who participate wildlife crime detection ………..19

3.4. Other Activities...... 19 Chapter 04

ELEPHANT CONSERVATION DIVISION

4.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 21

4.2. Performance in detail...... 21

4.2. 1 Human Elephant Conflict (HEC) ...... 21

4.2.2. Electric Fencing Program ...... 24

4.2.3. Distribution of Thunder Flare and Serpent Flare - 2018 ...... 25

4.2.4. Compensation Scheme for Damages Caused by Wild Elephants ...... 25

4.2.5. Capture and Translocation of Elephants - 2018 ...... 27

4.2.6. Elephant Drives - 2018 ...... 27

4.3. The measures taken to minimize the human-elephant conflict- 2018…………….. 28

Chapter 05

RESEARCH & TRAINING DIVISION

5.1 . Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 29

5.2. Researches...... 29

5.3. Training...... 37

5.4. Extension, Education and Interpretation...... 40

5.5. Department publications & Publicity Programs...... 40

Chapter 06

VISITOR SERVICES, ECOTOURISM & COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIVISION

6.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 42

6.2. Performance in detail...... 42

6.2.1. Visitors and Revenue ...... 42

6.2.2. Volunteer Guides ...... 46

6.3. Community Outreach...... 48

6.3.1. Performance in Detail ...... 48

6.3.2. Special Projects & Programs implemented by Community Outreach Division – 2018 ...... 48

Chapter 07

WILDLIFE HEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION

7.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 51

7.2. Performance in 2018...... 51

7.3. CMS Activities for the year of 2018 …………………………………………………53

Chapter 08

ENGEENERING DIVISION

8.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 54

8.2. Construction and Repairing of DWC Buildings...... 54

8.3. Development of Road Network...... 59

Chapter 09

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

9.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 61

9.2. New Recruitments and promoting criteria...... 61

9.2.1. Staff recruitments...... 61

9.2.2. Promotions...... 61

9.3 Efficiency Bar Examinations 61

9.4. Disciplinary actions….………...... 62

9.5. Providing benefits of Agrahara...... 62 iii

9.6. Pension paid and death compensation ……………………………………………… 62

9.7. Loan …………………….…………………………………………………………… .63

Chapter 10

FINANCE DIVISION

10.1. Prime Activities and Responsibilities...... 64

10.2 . Purchase of Furniture and Office Equipment...... 64

10.3. Wildlife Preservation Fund (WPF)...... 65

10.4. Financial Progress – 2018...... 66

Chapter 11

Ecosystems Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP) 11.1. Main Project Components ...... 69

11.2 . Projects to be implemented under the Department of Wildlife Conservation ……….70

11.3. Progress of the tasks fulfilled by this Project in year 2018……………………….. 72

LIST TABLES

Table 1.1: Progress of Action Plan Activities – 2018 ...... 8 Table 2.1: Boundary Demarcation - 2018 ...... 9 Table 2.2: Establishment / Rehabilitation of Sign Boards – 2018 ...... 10 Table 2.3: Management of Grasslands in Protected Area – 2018...... 11 Table 2.4: Removal of Invasive Species in Protected Area – 2018 ...... 11 Table 2.5: Construction and Rehabilitation of Water Holes - 2018 ...... 12 Table 2.6: Removal of under growth/ Under growth maintenance - 2018 ...... 12 Table 2.7: Other development activities - 2018 ...... 12 Table 2.8: Detail of EIA initiated by DWC ...... 14 Table 2.9: Detail of wildlife Conservation Activities under the Moragahakanda project ...... 14 Table 2.10: Progress of the programs implemented by the Marine Conservation unit of the year 2018 …………………………………………………………………...15 Table 3.1: Number of Cases on Wildlife Crimes Prosecuted – 2018 ...... 17 Table 3.2: Number of Import and Export Permits Issued (2013-2018) ...... 19 Table 3.3: Progress of Development programs under the Action Plan for 2018 .... 20 Table 4.1: Elephant Deaths Distribution of Wildlife Regions from 2014-2018 ..... 21 Table 4.2: Causes for Elephant Deaths - 2018 ...... 22 Table 4.3: Annual Number of Human Deaths due to Elephant Attacks (2014 - 2018) ...... 22 Table 4.4: Categorization of Human Deaths due to Elephant Attacks ...... 23 Table 4.5: Regional Distribution of Property Damages (2014-2018)...... 23 Table 4.6: Regional Distribution of Human Physical Damages (2014-2018) ...... 23 Table 4.7: New Electric Fences Erected in 2018 .. ………………………………..24 Table 4.8: Procurement of Thunder Flares and Serpent Flares – 2018………….25 Table 4.9: Distribution of the Thunder Flares and Serpent Flares - 2018 . ………25 Table 4.10:Change the maximum limits for the approved compensation payments26 Table 4.11: Details of the payment of Compensation in 2018 …………………....26 Table 4.12: Capture and Translocation of Elephants - 2018 .. ……………………27 Table 4.13: Elephant Drives - 2018 ... …………………………………………….27 Table 4.14: Progress of Development programs under the Action Plan for 2018..27

Table 5.1: Research Studies Undertaken by DWC Staff - 2018 ...... …………30 Table 5.2: Approved external research…………………………………………….30 Table 5.3: Collaborative Research Projects - 2018...... 37 Table 5.4: Special Short Term Training Programs Conducted for Wildlife Officers ...... 37 Table 5.5: Regular Training Programs conducted by NWTRC-2018 ...... 38 Table 5.6: Foreign Training Programs Participated by Wildlife Officers- 2018..38 Table 5.7: Seminars, Exhibitions and Awareness Programs Conducted - 2018 ... 40 Table 5.8: Publication of 2018 under Departmental Financial Provision ...... 40 Table 5.9: Publication of 2018 under outside organizations ...... 40 Table 5.10: Media programmes – 2018 ...... 41 Table 6.1: Annual Income from National Parks – 2018 ...... 42 Table 6.2: Tourist visits to major national parks - 2018 ...... 44 Table 6.3: Progress of Ecotourism Activities-2018 ...... 47 Table 6.4: Progress of HSBC Clean –Up Project- 2018 ...... 48 Table 6.5 Progress of Community outreach Activities-2018 ...... 49 Table 7.1: Animal Treatments - 2018 ...... 51 Table 7.2: Post-mortem Examinations - 2018 ...... 52 Table 8.1: Repairing of DWC Buildings – 2018 ...... 54 Table 8.2: Construction of New Buildings - 2018 ...... 58 Table 8.3: Rehabilitation of PA Road Network - 2018…………………………..59 Table 9.1: Promotions - 2018...... 61 Table 9.2: Efficiency Bar Examinations - 2018 ...... 62 Table 9.3: Agrahara insurance payments ...... 62 Table 9.4: Pension paid and death compensation ...... 62 Table 9.5:Loan facilities………………………………………………………….63 Table 10.1: Procurement of office equipments, furniture, plant, machinery and equipments –2018 ...... 65 Table 10.2: Expenditure of Wildlife Preservation Fund 2014 to 2018 ...... 65 Table 10.3: Total Financial Progress - 2018 ...... 66 Table 10.4: : Financial Progress of the Development Projects – 2018 ...... 66 Table 10.5: Wildlife Preservation Fund Balance as on 2018.12.31 ...... 67

Table 11.1: Development of the livelihood of the people around the wildlife conservation areas (6 Mn USD) ...... 72 Table 11.2: Minimizing the harms caused by the wild elephants through Elephant - Man coexistence 11 Mn USD…………………………………………………. 73 Table 11.3: Conservation and Management of Wildlife Reserve areas………….. 73 Table 11.4: Improvement of instituional capacity and investment capacity 74

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 3.1: Number of Court Cases for the period of (2014-2018) ...... 17

Figure 3.2: Revenue from Fines Imposed by Courts (2014-2018) ...... 18

Figure 3.3 Payments of rewards(2014-2018)...... 18

Figure 6.1: Annual imcome from National Parks (2012 – 2018) ...... 43

Figure 6.2: Visitor Category Distribution – 2018 ...... 45

Figure 6.3: Monthly Visitor Distribution 2018 ...... 45

Figure 6.4: Annual Visitation 2012-2018 ...... 46

Figure 6.5: Annual Number of Volunteer Guides deployed for Visitor Service .. ..46

APPENDICES

Annex I...... 77

Annex II ...... 78

Annex III ...... 80

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INTRODUCTION Conservation of Sri Lanka’s irreplaceable indigenous flora and fauna together with their natural habitats is a national priority. The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is the principle government institution responsible for the protection of wildlife resources of the country, over its entire land and sea territories. DWC also bears the legal authority to establish and manage the network of Wildlife Protected Areas (WLPAs) of the country, which at present exceeds a total area of 8500km2; 14% of Sri Lanka’s land surface. Following table illustrates the categories and the number of wildlife protected areas of each category that have been declared by Department of Wildlife Conservation under the legal provisions of Fauna & Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO). Annex 01 provides a comprehensive account on present wildlife protected area network. Number of PAs Declared as Category of PA at December 2018 Strict Natural Reserve 03 National Park 25 National Nature Reserve 09 Reserve Jungle Corridors 01 Marine N.P. 01 Total 39 Sanctuary 60 Grand Total 99

FFPO also provides the necessary legal protection for the wildlife resources exist outside wildlife protected areas and department of wildlife is responsible for ensuring the effective enforcement FFPO. Apart from preserving the biological resources rich in diversity together with their natural habitats, the network of WLPAs protects almost all the large scale reservoirs of the country which provide water for agriculture and generation of hydro-power. Since 1950s, all the reservoirs in the Gal Oya Valley including Senanayake Samudra, all Mahaweli reservoirs and those fed with Mahaweli water in the Central and North Central Provinces, all the reservoirs in the Southern Part of the country including Udawalawa, Mau Ara, Lunugamvehera and Veheragala are protected together with their catchment areas, within the network of WLPAs. Total numbers of reservoirs which provide water for agriculture and Hydro-power generation situated in the WLPAs exceed 40.

It is notable that the prime tourism potentials of eco-tourism in Sri Lanka also exist within the WLPA of the island. Total income collected by DWC within the year 2018, through tourism in WLPAs, exceeded Rs 3000 million.

Upper catchments of the major rivers of Sri Lanka, viz.Mahaweli, Kalu, Kelani and Walave also fall within the wildlife reserves such as Peak Wilderness Nature Reserve and Horton Plains National Park.

Having the tenure of Sri Lanka’s most precious resource, natural ecosystems, DWC undertake the responsibility of professional management and conservation of those WLPAs making mission of DWC guided by its vision.

Vision: The conservation of wildlife heritage for present and future generations.

Mission: Working with others to ensure the conservation of wildlife heritage through a professional management.

As per the guidelines provided in the National Wildlife Policy of Sri Lanka, the management of the WLPAs which contributes immensely to the national economy is done in line with the strategies, plans and programs of national and international standards.

Current global vision of protected area management emphasizes science in decision making, efficient communication and management of complex data and information, long term management plans to guide and balance conservation and development efforts, provision of varied recreational and educational opportunities for local and foreign visitors, and linking local communities through participation and benefit- sharing.

Currently the DWC has embarked on an effort to upgrade its operations in several fronts.

 To develop national strategic plans and programs for conservation of wildlife resources, keeping in line with the appropriate national and international policies.

 To protect representative samples of all eco-systems within all climatic and geological regions of the island, including sites of special scientific interest; expand and link wildlife protected areas wherever necessary to ensure the survival of viable populations of wildlife.  To identify, classify and manage all protected areas, based on appreciate scientific research and regulations, and then monitor the status of each protected area.  To prepare and implement recovery plans for endangered species.  To facilitate eco-tourism in PAs, with due consideration to the conservation of the ecosystems concerned.  To implement the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance and regulations made under FFPO effectively, to minimize illegal exploitation of wildlife resources, within and outside WLPAs.  To encourage scientific research relevant to the management of the wildlife resources in Sri Lanka.  To strengthen the capabilities of the staff of the DWC through the provision of training, encouragement and motivation.  To promote conservation through public education and awareness programs.  To encourage public participation in conservation activities and assist the communities living around PAs to improve their socio- economic conditions, in order to reduce their dependency on PA resources.

Activities to fulfill these responsibilities are being formulated and exeated under 08(eight) technical divisions at the Head Office level viz; Planning and Information Communication Technology, Natural Resources, Elephant Conservation, Visitor Services, Eco-tourism & Community Outreach, Research and Training, Protection & Law Enforcement and Wildlife Health. In addition Finance, Administration and Engineering Divisions, perform supporting duties of the technical divisions of department. Details of the activities implemented by the divisions, aforementioned, are given in the Chapters 01 to 10.

Also Eco System Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP) is being implemented by the Department of Wildlife Conservation and Department of Forest Conservation and an amount of 45 Mn USD has been allocated for this project. The 3

main objective of this project is to develop and improve the Management process of internal and external lands, marine territories and wetland eco systems of selected reserves in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the chapters 11 of this Report show the progress made by the project in 2018.

DWC operates with an island wide coverage under 12 wildlife regions viz; Central, North Western, Southern, Western, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Uva, Ampara, Vauniya, Trincomalee Kilinochchi and Puttalama. Under these regions wildlife protected areas are managed to achieve conservation goals and development targets. Annex 1 provides details of on the present setup of wildlife regions.

During year 2016 National Wildlife Training & Research Centre at Giritale continued conducting regular training programs to improve skills and knowledge and to mound the attitudes of wildlife officers in favor of professional management of country’s wildlife resources.

In the year 2018 Rs. 924.8 Million was received from Consolidated Fund for implementing the action plan of the year. In addition funds from Wildlife Preservation Fund, Moragahakanda and Ministry of Irrigation, Ministry of Sustainable development- Wildlife & local development, donations from individual donors and donor agencies were also disbursed for planned conservation activities.

Year-end account shows a healthy financial progress; 100 % of recurrent expenditure and 59% of capital expenditure (Table 10.3).

Chapter 1 PLANNING & ICT DIVISION

1.1 Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Preparation of annual action plan for the DWC.  Preparation of Project Proposal for special development and conservation activities.  Monitoring the implementation progress of annual action plan.  Preparation of progress reports monthly, quarterly and annually.  Preparation of annual performance report.  Updating and administration of DWC web site; www.dwc.gov.lk  Monitoring, upgrading and maintenance of island wide radio communication system of the DWC.  Monitoring, upgrading and maintenance of PABX.  Administration, maintenance and development of Wide Area Network (WAN) of DWC.  Automation of National Parks.  Administration of GIS unit.

1.2 Performance 2018 Following major activities were carried out during the year 2018.

 Preparation of Action Plan Work program including Action Plan of the department for the year 2018 was prepared and submitted to Ministry of Tourism Development, Wildlife & Christian Religious Affairs.

 Progress Reporting Monthly and quarterly progress reports on the progress of implementation of activities under capital budget were sent in time as per the schedule to Ministry of Tourism Development, Wildlife & Christian Religious Affairs. Occasional progress reports were submitted to various other institutions, according to the necessity and on request.

 Preparation of the Performance Report Performance report for the year 2018 was compiled using data and information on the implementation of Action Plan activities and results of conservation operations of DWC.  Preparation of Special Project Proposal Project proposals on special conservation and development activities in protected areas prepared by Planning and ICT division were forwarded to the treasury and/or other funding agencies.  Administration of DWC Wide Area Network (DWC WAN) Existing computer network was maintained and administered throughout the year by staff of Planning and ICT division. These activities included repairing of computers and accessories, trouble shooting of the WAN, upgrading the computers with installing new hardware and software.

 Administration of DWC Website: www.dwc.gov.lk Existing web site of DWC was continuously updated incorporating data and information with informative educational and research values. The entire process was performed by the staff of planning division.

Day visitor permit system was initiated in Wilpattu NP in the year 2018 that is web service enables the integration of third party service providers with the Day Visitor Permit Issuing E Service and issue of Day Visitor Entry Permits to the Visitors to Various National Parks.

 Radio Communication Network Necessary development and upgrading were carried out to improve coverage and to ensure uninterrupted connectivity of the radio communication system. In addition, the communication system of the Wilpattu National Park was Improved under the GIS project in 2018. Operational component of all these activities were performed by Radio Communication Technicians attached to the planning division.  Administration of GIS Unit Maps were prepared for the following purposes and themes using the GPS data were collected in the field. 6

o Existing and proposed electric fences. o New proposed elephant conservation areas and proposed managed elephant reserves. o Elephant human deaths for each year. In addition maps on specific themes were prepared on the request of different divisions of head office and field offices.

 WILDLANKA Symposium “WILDLANKA Symposium”-2018 was a venue for disseminating the most recent scientific knowledge among the wildlife professional, development practitioners, researchers, policy makers and other enthusiasts. It was held during three days in relation to the identified theme on “Conservation-Reef to Ridge” on 7 - 8 and 9th August 2018 at “Water’s Edge” at Battaramulla. This prepared a platform for formulating the discussion on conservation challenges to the wildlife, current realities and new opportunities. It was create a highly interactive workshop-like forum for both oral and poster presentation of innovative research from local and foreign. There were 56 presentations and 9 are from foreigners. In addition, 03 nos. of separate sessions were held for ecotourism, marine conservation and wildlife crime.

 WILDLANKA-The journal of the Department of Wildlife Conservation “WILDLANKA” is an international Scientific Journal. Current volume of this journal publishes high-quality research papers. Being an international Journal, it publishes four issues per annum and reviewing panel including both local and internationally renowned academics, and scientists. This is a giant step taken by the DWC in showcasing our capacity to the international scientific community.

 Wetland Newsletter ‘’ Wetland Newsletter” official Newsletter of the Department of wildlife Conservation published two issues per annum. In year 2018 first Volume was published on 2nd February on world wetland day and second volume was published on 1st October.

 Progress of Action Plan Activities - 2018 Table 1.1 indicates the progress of action plan activities implemented by Planning & ICT division in 2018.

Table 1.1: Progress of Action Plan Activities - 2018

Physical Financial Finance S.No Activity Progress Progress Source (%) (Rs.Mn.) 01 Purchasing necessary equipment for updating of the radio communication W.F. 100% 0.43 system. 02 Updating the information C.F. 100% 0.08 communication system 03 Updating of Ticket Issuing Computer C.F. 100% 0.22 System (Automation of National Park) Total 0.73

Chapter 02

NATURAL RESOURSE DIVISION

2.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Preparation and revision of Management Plans for protected areas.  Preparation and revision of resource inventories for protected areas.  Reviewing the PA Network and carrying out PA declarations.  Survey and demarcation of PA boundaries.  Review, monitoring and formulation of policy for wildlife habitat management, water resources and grassland management.  Implementation of Invasive species control activities.  Management of fire belts and wildlife habitat components.  Coordination and supervision of pollution control and species recovery plans.  Conducting EIA for development activities proposed in PAs  Participating EIA process of development projects of the country.

2.2. Establishment of Protected Area Network

 Survey and boundary demarcation were carried out to strengthen the protected area network. Table 2.1 shows the progress of boundary demarcation activities carried out in 2018.  Sign boards were manufactured and erected along the boundaries of protected areas. Table 2.2 shows the details of establishment of sign boards in protected areas. Table 2.1: Boundary Demarcation – 2018 Financial Wildlife Total length Protected Area Progress Region demarcated (Rs.Mn.) Central Boundary demarcation of Samanala 16k.m. 0.72 NR Planting boundary poles of Pillars 625 0.68 Samanala NR Survey of Ambuluwawa sanctuary - 0.81 Survey of Elephant Holding - 0.33 Ground at Sinhharaja. Preparation of the Map of Maduru - 0.07 Oya National Park Polonnaruwa Demarcation of Boundaries in 28.5k.m. 1.89 9

Sigiriya Sanctuary Vavuniya Location of boundary zones of Pillars 50 0.19 Vedithalativu sanctuary in Vavuniya East Survey of Wild elephant's Migration - 1.25 path in Ulhitiyoya Total Allocation - Rs. 5.97Mn Expenditure - Rs.5.94 Mn

Sign boards were prepared for boundary demarcation around the protected areas. Details of sign boards demarcated around the protected areas are listed in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2: Establishment / Rehabilitation of Sign Boards – 2018 Financial Wildlife No. of sign Name of protected area Office Progress Region Boards (Rs.Mn.) Anuradhapura Fixing of sign boards at Wilpattu National 6’ x 4’-6 0.15 Park Polonnaruwa Fixing of name boards in Bakamuna 6’ x 4’-2 0.04 /Elahera Beat office Kilinochchiya Fixing name boards at Nayaru Nandikadal 6’ x 4’- 4 0.27 reserve area. 4’ x 2’- 6 Southern Fixing of Sign boards in range of Sinharaja. 6’ x 4’- 4 0.47 4’ x 2’- 20 Installation of Sign boards at Kirinda- 6’ x 4’- 3 0.27 Weligatta Road. 4’ x 2’- 10 Puttalama Fixing Sign boards in Thabbowa sanctuary. 6’ x 4’- 2 0.21 4’ x 2’- 8 Fixing name boards in Nawagaththegama 6’ x 4’-1 0.04 beat office. Fixing name boards in Office entrance of 9 0.23 the Thabbowa Sanctuary and Ramsa wetland area Renovation of sign board at Anawilundawa 10’ x 4’- 2 0.17 Sanctuary. 4’ x 2’- 25 Fixing sign boards at Anawilundawa 5 0.11 Sanctuary. Kurunegala Fixing of sign Boards in kahala pallekele 4’ x 2’-20 0.27 sanctuary Eastern Fixing of sign Boards in Madakalapuwa 4’ x 2’-3 0.05 Range office Renovation of name board at Maduruoya 16 0.34 N.P.. Central Fixing of sign Boards in Lahugala National 1 0.03 park. Total 147 2.65 Total Allocation (Rs.) - 2.90 Mn. Expenditure (Rs.) - 2.70 Mn.

2.3. Habitat Enrichment for Wildlife Removals of the invasive species, management of grasslands, Construction and Rehabilitation of Water Holes, under growth maintenance, Maintenance of fire Belts and Other development activities are the major activities conducted under the habitat enrichment program. Tables 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 2.6, 2.7 and 2.8 show the details of the habitat enrichment activities carried out in 2018.

Table 2.3:Grasslands Management and cultivation in Protected Area 2018

Wildlife Financial Protected Area Extent Progress Region (Rs.Mn.) Anuradhapur Grassland Management in Horowpathana 33(ha) 0.58 aya N.P. Maintenance of grassland using Slasher in Wilpaththuawa N.P. 15(ha) 0.03

Removing of Boru Pan in water sources in Horowpathana wild Elephant conservation 01 Nos. 0.03 park. Uva Grassland management using Slasher in Yala 100(ha) 0.14 N.P. South Grassland management using Slasher in - 0.03 Udawalawa elephant orphanage East Habitat enrichment activities in Kumana N.P. 25(ha) 1.02 Total 1.83 Total Allocation (Rs.) - 2.78Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 1.83Mn

Table 2.4: Removal of Invasive Species in Protected Area – 2018

Wildlife Extent Financial Protected Area Progress Region (ha) (Rs.Mn.) Southern 20 3.73 Removal of Katu Pathok in Bundala NP Removal of invasive plant species in Bundala 10 1.87 NP Uva Removal of Lantana in Lunugamvehera NP 50 2.39 Total 7.99 Total Allocation (Rs.) - 8.09Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 7.99Mn

Table 2.5: Construction and Rehabilitation of Water Bodies- 2018

Financial Wildlife Source of Physical Protected Area Progress Region Fund Progress (Rs.Mn.) Central Renovation of Dambotawela tank at C.F. 100 1.01 Lahugala National Park Polonnaru Renovation of Werapitiya tank C.F. 25 0.88 wa Water supply system for ponds in C.F. 100 0.07 Kaudulla N.P. Establishment of 02nos. water supply C.F. 100 7.41 systems at Maduru Oya National Park Construction of 05 nos. Small Water C.F. 100 0.76 bodies in Wasgamuwa National Park. Improvement of 10 nos. Water holes at Minneriya National park. C.F. 100 0.94 Water supply system at Elahera range C.F. 100 0.39 office Supply and installation of a solar off grid C.F. 100 0.68 system in Pekkulama. Eastern Rehabilitation of Water ponds in C.F. 100 1.62 Buddhangala sanctuary. Anuradha Rehabilitation of Olugolla tank in C.F. 100 0.18 pura Wilpattu National Park Construction of 05 nos. Water holes at C.F. 100 0.74 Wilpaththu - Eluwankulama. Laying solar Water Supply pipe line in C.F 100 1.01 Wilpaththuwa-Eluwankulama. Construction of Well in Horowpathana C.F 100 0.23 N.P. Central Rehabilitation of Rankiriyagolla Wewa C.F 25 1.24 Southern Renovation of Water bodies on the C.F 100 0.97 Wilmenna Sanctuary Renovation of solar water motor in C.F 100 0.26 Bundala N.P. Renovation of solar power water motor C.F 100 0.19 in Udawalawa N.P. Uva Construction 05nos. Water ponds in C.F 0.76 100 Lunugamvehera Construction of Gallukkada tank in Yala C.F 100 8.05 N.P. Renovation of solar water motor in Yala C.F 0.18 100 N.P. Kilinochc Supplying water for wild horses in Delf C.F 75 0.58 hiya N.P. Total 28.15

Total Allocation (Rs.) - 36.60Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 28.15Mn

Table 2.6: Removal of under growth/ under growth maintenance - 2018

Wildlife Extent Financial Protected Area Progress Region (k.m./Ha) (Rs.Mn.) Polonnaruwa Under brush in Wasgamuwa NP 40 1.63 Anuradhapura Maintenance of underbrush areas in 32 0.52 Wilpaththuwa NP Under brushing Road side at Galge entrance 24 3.20 Uva in Yala NP Under brushing Road side at in Yala NP 40 0.82 (Block iii & iv ) Under brushing Road side at Hadagiriya 10 0.47 entrance in Udawalawa N.P. Southern Maintenance of underbrush areas in 20 1.78 Udawalawa NP Maintenance of underbrush areas in 20(ha) 1.41 Lahugala N.P. Eastern Maintenance of underbrush areas in 55 2.01 Kumana N.P.( Block I & II Total 11.84 Total Allocation (Rs.) - 19.73Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 11.84Mn

Table 2.7: Other Development Activities – 2018 Wildlife Region Protected Area Activities Head Office Colombo Ramsar Pre Cop 13 was held from 2018.02.06 to 2018.03.02 under the participation of 90 foreign delegates in Chilow of Sri lanka. Uva Lunugamvehera N.P. Water supply activities in the drought season. Central Thangamale Area Tree Planting Southern Bundala N.P. Tree Planting Udawalawa N.P. Water supply activities in the drought season.

2.4. Detail of Environment Assessment for Proposed Development projects in 2018.

As project approving agency DWC has completed Environment Impact Assessments for Proposed Development projects forwarded by various project Proponent in 2018.

Table 2.8: Detail of EIA initiated by DWC

Progress of Proposed Development project EIA Process Proposed Gravel Excavation Projects 06 Approved Proposed Ihala Maliboda Small Hydro Power Project Approved Proposed Welipathanna Boats manufacturing factory Approved Proposed Polonnaruwa East Water Supply Project Approved

2.5. Development projects implemented under the provisions of other institutions

2.5.1. Wildlife Conservation Activities under the Moragahakanda Project

The objective of this project is to establish an inertial zone in the Kaluganga and the proposed Moragahakanda reservoir and to minimize human activities, to minimize wildlife conflicts, to increase the environmental tourism industry and to develop infrastructure in the protected Area.

Table 2.9: Details of Wildlife Conservation Activities under the Moragahakanda Project

Wildlife Protected Area Activities Region polonnaruwa Wasgamuwa N.P. Underbrush 40km length of road Wasgamuwa N.P. Surveying of southern Boundary, Construction of Electric fence(15Km) & Tourism Centre. Angammadilla N.P. Renovation of Diyabeduma Beat office. Kawudulla N.P. Renovation of Madirigariya Beat office. Maduruoya N.P. Renovation of Panijjaoya Beat office. Minneriya N.P. Construction of Wildlife Circuit Bungalow, Rambawwila. Angammadilla Construction of Ticket counter & Visitor N.P. center Kawdulla N.P. Renovation of 02 Building. Total Allocation (Rs.) - 73.90 Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 32.46 Mn 14

2.5.2. Puttalama Tourism development project

 Construction of walking lane around the Biobab tree in Gagewadiya area of Wilpaththu NP., Landscaping & construction of a protective wall around the tree and Construction a Boat yard in Gagewadiya.  Landscaping of the Eluwankulama park entrance & Construction Summer Hut.  Construction summer hut at Kudiramale of Wilpaththu N.P.

Table 2.10 Progress of the programs implemented by the Marine Conservation unit of the year 2018

Serial Activities Physical Progress No. 01 All island turtle nesting survey with staff Printed for the turtle guide book training. & imported turtle tags. 02 Conduct Training programmes(Boat Training program on Coxwain Handling, Navigation, First Aid, Marine training and Diving to 20 tour Guides) officers. 03 Awareness programmes for 09 Wildlife Completed the program at Assistant Director Regions. Kilinochchiya, Puththalama,South,Vavniyawa, Batticaloa, Kankasanthurei. 04 Surveying and Monitoring of Shore Birds Completed. and Sand bank. 05 Zonation of Hikkaduwa N.P. Completed.

Chapter 03

LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

3.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Provision of necessary assistance to the DWC field staff to enforce the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO)  Preparation of regulations and amendments for FFPO  Rewards being paid to the DWC officers for their successful raids  Coordination with Attorney General Department and other relevant agencies in relation to the law enforcement responsibilities of DWC  Registrations and issue of permits under the legal provision of FFPO and CITES convention.

3.2. Performance in detail

3.2.1. Implementation of Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance

 Registration of Domestic Elephants and Tusks Registration of elephants in captivity, Registration of tusks in possession of any person, obtaining an annual permit for registered elephants is a mandatory legal requirement under the FFPO.

 Detection of Wildlife Offences One thousand, Two hundred and forty seven (1247 Nos) wildlife offences have been detected and culprits were produced to courts during the reporting period. Revenue collected as fines imposed by court is Rs. 44,685,850.00 Total number of court case reported at each region within year prosecuted in 2018 is given in table 3.1. Distribution of number of court cases prosecuted and revenue generated from fines imposed by courts during the period of 2014 to 2018 are given in Figure 3.2 and numbers of court cases are given in Figure 3.1.

Table 3.1: Number of Cases on Wildlife Crimes Prosecuted – 2018

Wildlife Region No. of Cases Anuradhapura 95 Central 96 Eastern 157 North - Western 150 Southern 257 Uva 206 Western 04 Polonnaruwa 211 Vauniya 13 Kilinochchi 09 Trincomale 29 Flying Squad (Head Office) 10 Puttalam 10 Total for 2018 1247

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0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year

Figure 3.1: Number of Court Cases for the period of (2014-2018)

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Figure 3.2: Revenue from Fines Imposed by Courts (2014-2018)

3.3. Payment of DWC field staff who participate wildlife crime detection Court fines by credit Wildlife Conservation Fund has paid half the size of the Rewards of officials who contributed to the raids

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Figure 3.3: Payments of rewards(2014-2018)

3.4. Other Activities

 International Conventions DWC is the Management authority for the following international conventions, to which Sri Lanka is signatory.

1. CITES - The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survivals.

Table 3.2: Number of Import and Export Permits Issued (2013-2018)

Number of Permits Issued Income Year CITES FFPO (Rs. Mn.) 2013 562 127 0.418 2014 608 119 0.761 2015 582 92 0.723 2016 641 54 0.540 2017 820 97 0.590 2018 651 125 0.840

2. The activities of The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS or Bonn Convention) aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range.

 Maintain of membership  International agreement on legal security for tourist birds  To provide guidance on conservation of sea turtles and conservation of sea mammals, implementation of workshops and international consensus. 3. The Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) also referred as the "Ramsar Convention" is an inter-governmental treaty that embodies the commitments of its member countries to maintain the ecological character of their Wetlands of International Importance and to plan for the "wise use", or sustainable use, of all of the wetlands in their territories.

Funds allocated under the annual action plan for the protection and law enforcement division was utilized to improve supporting infrastructure for law enforcement. The progress of the action plan activities are given in the Table 3.3.

Table 3.3: Progress of Development programs under the Action Plan for 2018 Financial S.No. Activity Physical Progress Progress (Rs.Mn) Purchasing Ammunition 1 (S.G.04 -2500 nos. & Completed 0.69 S.G. 12 – 4000 nos.) Combined patrolling – 2 Completed activity in 2018. 1.00 (all Regions) Installing fire arms 3 Completed 0.72 (11Nos.) Expenditure related to 4 Completed 0.15 court activities. Action has been taken to 5 Takeover of possession. acquire possession according 0.48 to judicial orders. Total 3.04

Chapter 04

ELEPHANT CONSERVATION DIVISION

4.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Implementation of the National Elephant Conservation Policy.  Maintaining and updating a database on elephant related data and information.  Establishment of Elephant Conservation Areas including elephant corridors.  Payments of compensation for damages due to HEC.  Construction and management of physical barriers against elephant movements in settlements such as power fences, live fences and other innovative solutions.  Organizing capture and translocation operations of wild elephant drives and monitoring the progress.  Procurement of goods and equipment related to elephant management.

4.2. Performance in Detail

4.2. 1 Human Elephant Conflict (HEC)

Elephant population of Sri Lanka is currently facing serious threats to its existence due to continuous shrink of favorable habitats, destruction of corridors due to the changes in land use patterns and degradation of the quality of existing habitats. As a result conflict between Human and Elephant has been rapidly increasing causing property damage; injuries and deaths of both human and elephants. Data pertaining to the elephant deaths, human deaths, injuries due to elephant attacks and property damages are illustrated in the table; 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5and 4.6.

Table 4.1: Elephant Deaths Distribution of Wildlife Regions from 2014- 2018 Annual No of Elephant Death Wildlife Region Total 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Anuradhapura 32 27 42 30 53 184 Central 8 5 5 4 11 33 Eastern 49 52 55 56 64 276 North Western 15 15 16 15 18 79 Polonnaruwa 57 37 54 47 76 271 Southern 28 12 26 17 20 103 Uva 16 13 14 25 22 90

ETH 12 6 8 7 6 39 Kilinochchi 5 4 2 4 5 20 Vauniya 9 12 16 13 12 62 Trincomalee - 22 30 22 25 99 Puttalam - - 11 16 7 34 Total 231 205 279 256 319 1290

Table 4.2: Causes for Elephant Deaths - 2018 Causes for Death

Wildlife

Region Causes

Total

Patas

Train

Hakka

Natural

Accident Accident

Poisoned

Gun Shot

Unknown

Electrocution

Other Other Eastern 12 12 0 12 0 5 5 7 11 64 Polonnaruwa 7 9 0 12 9 3 12 14 10 76 Southern 7 2 0 3 0 3 1 4 0 20 North-Western 3 1 0 6 3 1 2 0 2 18 Central 5 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 11 ETH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 Anuradhapura 5 2 3 17 3 6 6 2 9 53 Uva 2 0 0 5 0 1 1 0 3 12 Kilinochchiya 6 3 0 2 0 4 2 2 3 22 Vauniya 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 5 Trincomale 3 4 0 6 0 4 0 1 7 25 Puttalama 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 Total 53 38 3 64 16 29 32 38 46 319

Table 4.3: Annual Number of Human Deaths due to Elephant Attacks (2014 - 2018)

Annual number of Human Death Wildlife Region 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total North-Western 7 12 6 5 11 41 Polonnaruwa 16 10 26 16 21 89 Eastern 22 15 20 23 17 97 Southern 9 7 10 10 5 41 Central 2 4 0 3 5 14 Uva 4 2 4 7 8 25 Anuradhapura 5 8 13 11 17 54 Kilinochchi 1 - 1 1 0 3 Vauniya 1 1 2 3 2 9 Trincomale - 4 4 5 5 18 Puttalam 2 3 5 10 Total 67 63 88 87 96 401

Table 4.4: Categorization of Human Deaths due to Elephant Attacks

Year Number of Deaths Male (Adult) Female (Adult) Children Total 2011 50 10 0 60 2012 58 13 2 73 2013 60 8 2 70 2014 54 12 1 67 2015 61 2 0 63 2016 73 11 4 88 2017 79 8 0 87 2018 82 12 2 96 Total 517 76 11 604

Table 4.5: Regional Distribution of Property Damages (2014-2018) Annual Number of Property Damages District 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total Polonnaruwa 132 226 340 293 173 1164 Matale 70 49 57 42 46 264 Trincomalee 39 17 68 107 36 267 Puttalam 32 31 27 32 15 137 Kurunegala 130 133 155 44 54 516 Anuradhapura 106 106 185 46 149 484 Badulla 161 149 169 146 106 731 Ampara 182 141 314 297 102 1036 Moneragala 213 137 122 123 73 668 Hambantota 107 55 52 90 34 338 Ratnapura 0 5 2 2 1 10 Nuwara Eliya 8 14 1 0 0 23 Kandy 4 14 9 16 14 57 Vauniya 3 2 0 22 15 42 Batticaloa 92 33 92 42 20 279 Mannar 0 6 0 0 0 6 Mullaitive 0 2 0 0 0 2 Total 1279 1120 1593 1302 838 6024

Table 4.6: Regional Distribution of Human Physical Damages (2014-2018) Annual Number of Physical Damages Wildlife Region 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total Polonnaruwa 8 11 5 6 2 40 Matale 1 0 0 2 1 4 Trincomalee 4 0 4 2 7 17 Puttalam 5 3 4 5 2 19

Kurunegala 5 2 11 1 2 21 Anuradhapura 19 12 14 12 5 62 Badulla 4 3 5 1 2 15 Ampara 15 8 10 18 7 58 Moneragala 11 5 7 3 6 32 Hambantota 6 2 4 4 0 16 Ratnapura 0 2 0 0 1 3 Nuwara Eliya 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kandy 0 2 2 1 2 7 Vauniya 1 1 5 3 0 10 Batticaloa 3 4 12 15 0 34 Jaffna 0 0 0 2 0 2 Mulathive 0 0 1 0 0 1 kilinochchiya 0 0 1 0 0 1 Total 82 55 87 75 37 336

4.2.2. Electric Fencing Program

The electric fence is being used as a psychological barrier against the wild elephants since 1966 in Sri Lanka. Today it has become the leading management tool in mitigating elephant depredations in agricultural and plantation areas.

Necessary reconstruction and repairs were also done in 2018 for the existing fences (Table 4.6).

Table 4.7: New Electric Fences Erected in 2018 Wildlife Region Name of Electric Fence Length (km) Central Samanalawewa Pathaha 15 Koholankala,Karabawewa,Badhagiriya 9 Extension the Adella Modara pelassa 2.85 Electri fence to Adagalawella. Southern Debaraara – Galkotukanda Electric 22

fence. Agunakolawewa - Ilukpelassa 3 Ilukpelassa - Unathuwewa 8 Katukeliyawa – Nehinna Electri fence 6.4 Polonnaruwa Changing electric fence around 1 Pothgulvehera Parakrama Samudra. Seegiriya – Wewala Eletric fence 3.5 North west Koralayagama Electric fence 9 Welangasmankada – Mahindapura 11 Trincomalee Electric fence Total 90.75

4.2.3. Distribution of Thunder Flare and Serpent Flare - 2018

Two types of especially designed crackers viz; Thunder flare and Serpent flare are annually purchased in bulk and distributed among wildlife offices to be used for controlling wild elephants when necessary. Villagers in HEC trodden areas issued with these crackers from wildlife offices on request with the recommendation of Gramasevaka niladharies are also. Table 4.8 shows annual purchase and table 4.9 illustrate annual distribution of those crackers.

Table 4.8: Procurement of Thunder Flares and Serpent Flares - 2018 Quantity Expenditure Type Purchased (Nos.) (Rs.) Thunder Flares (Large) 225,000 25,028,300.99 Thunder Flares (Small) 540,000 53,651,260.50 Serpent Flares 337,500 50,221,408.48 Total 1,102,500 128,900,969.97

Table 4.9: Distribution of the Thunder Flares and Serpent Flares - 2018 Thunder flare Serpent Total Wildlife Region Small(Nos) Large(Nos) Flare(Nos) Anuradhapura 31,100 65,000 44,250 140,350 Central 17,500 48,000 19,080 84,580 Eastern 29,015 50,885 46,070 125,970 North-Western 18,950 59,250 33,000 112,000 Polonnaruwa 22,000 59,700 39,650 121,350 Southern 21,050 54,200 40,200 115,450 Uva 25,100 63,450 30,200 118,750 Vavuniya 12,100 20,500 12,600 45,200 Kilinochchi 6,795 16,490 7,200 30,485 Trincomale 15,965 39,000 16,600 71,565 Puttalam 20,400 50,500 29,000 99,900 Total 219,975 526,975 317,850 1,064,800

4.2.4. Compensation Scheme for Damages Caused by Wild Elephants

A compensation scheme approved by the cabinet is being implemented to reimburse the economic damages caused by elephants to the public. Compensation paid in 2018 & Change the maximum limits for the approved compensation payments are given in the Table 4.10 & Table 4. 11

Table 4.10: Change the maximum limits for the approved compensation payments The nature of Compensation Compensation Compensation the damage Scheme No Scheme No 023/2016 Scheme No 025/2004 (After 2016.09.17) 05/2017 (Before 2016.09.17) (After 2017.02.21) Human Rs 100,000.00 Rs. 200,000.00 Rs ..500,000.00 deaths Physical maximum maximum maximum damage Rs. 100,000.00 Rs. 200,000.00 Rs. 500,000.00 • full Rs. 30,000.00 Rs. 75,000.00 Rs. 75,000.00 • Semi Damage to maximum maximum maximum property Rs. 50,000.00 Rs. 100,000.00 Rs. 100,000.00

Table 4.11: Details of the payment of Compensation in 2018 Human Death Injury Damage Property Damage

Amount Districts Amount Paid Amount Paid

received received Paid (Rs.Mn) (Rs.Mn) (Rs.Mn)

applications applications applications

No.of received received No.of No.of received No.of

Badulla 3 800,000.00 2 83,841.00 219 8,215,627.00 Moneragala 3 1,200,000.00 2 128,650.00 142 1,315,720.00 Anuradhapura 8 11,460,000.00 5 1,201,184.00 88 3,510,460.00 Ampara 6 2,650,000.00 23 657,575.00 383 8,400,393.00 Polonnaruwa 20 5,185,000.00 7 857,480.00 161 8,885,284.00 Kurunegala 12 2,200,000.00 10 31,812.00 44 1,765,125.00 Batticaloa 15 6,485,000.00 6 729,905.00 35 1,457,528.00 Matale 6 2,070,000.00 1 44,750.00 33 1,403,795.00 Hambantota 7 4,500,000.00 2 141,850.00 97 4,586,014.00 Puttalam 5 2,050,000.00 0 - 11 300,360.00 Ratnapura 2 1,000,000.00 1 6,850.00 1 43,265.00 Nuwaraeliya 0 - 0 - 1 6,250.00 Vavuniya 3 550,000.00 3 151,010.00 11 255,760.00 Kandy 1 500,000.00 2 98,250.00 29 263,950.00 Trincomalee 13 4,650,000.00 10 299,250.00 94 3,788,870.00 Mannar 0 200,000.00 0 - 1 - Mullaitive 1 - 0 - 0 73,000.00 Total 105 45,500,000.00 74 4,432,407.00 1350 44,273,401.00

4.2.5. Capture and Translocation of Elephants - 2018

Table 4.12: Capture and Translocation of Elephants - 2018 No. of elephants Wildlife Region Expenditure (Rs.)* Captured Anuradhapura 0 973,122.50 Polonnaruwa 7 2,390,939.50 Southern 3 3,436,472.52 North-Western 0 117,703.75 Eastern 3 1,337,495.89 Uva 0 276,607.00 Puttalam 1 631,424.75 Central 2 469,536.00 Vavniyawa 0 7,920.00 Girithale 0 60,000.00 Total 16 9,701,221.91

* In addition, Attempts to capture wild elephants, Elephant drives, Rescue of wild elephant into Agro wells & rewards of capture and drives elephant are also included.

4.2.6. Elephant Drives - 2018

Elephant drives are carried out to keep the wild elephants away from the conflict areas and to content them in protected areas. In 2018 DWC carried out ten organized elephant drives. Table 4.13 illustrates the region vise information of elephant drives.

Table 4.13: Elephant Drives – 2018 Wildlife Region Description Southern 03 Puttalam 01 Polonnaruwa 02 Anuradapura 03 Eastern 01 Total 10

4.3. The measures taken to minimize the human-elephant conflict- 2018

Table 4.14: Progress of Development programs under the Action Plan for 2018 Financial S.No. Activity Progress (Rs.Mn) 01 Equipment for Construction of Electric Fences 0.5 02 Purchase of Electric Fence Posts 109.0 03 Maintenance of Existing f Electric Fences 9.1 04 Construction electric fence 20.0 Allocation for Civil Security Department for maintenance 05 76.69 of electric fence. Establishment and Maintenance of Elephant Control 06 43.74 Units. 07 Purchasing of Containers for stores. 7.15 Purchasing of 204 nos. of grass cutters for maintenance of 08 2.72 Electric fence 09 Re-opening of Elephant corridors. 3.95 Purchasing of Crackers for Minimize Human Elephant 10 44.18 Conflict Total 317.03

Chapter 05

RESEARCH & TRAINING DIVISION

5.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Identification of Training & Research needs of DWC and Preparation of research and training program plans and associated budgets accordingly and conduct related activities.  Form the research committee.  Administration and development of DWC library at the head office.  Selection & nomination of participants for local and foreign training program.  Organizing and conducting training program.  Supervision of NWTRC.  Planning & implementation the Publicity & Media program of the department , Maintenance of the Main Office Library.  Issuing of licenses for documentary programs conducted in wildlife reserves.

5.2. Researches DWC funds its staff for carrying out short-term research projects related to wildlife management. Findings of these researches proved worth applying for conservation and protected area management.

In addition, DWC grant permission to researchers from other agencies who wish to conduct research projects within and outside protected areas. It’s mandatory to get the DWC research committee approval for conducting such a research activities. In the year 2018, approval was granted for 65 such investigations.

Table 5.1 provide the list of short-term research projects carried out by DWC staff , Table 5.2 Approved external research and Table 5.3 indicate a collaborative research project conducted in the wildlife protected areas during the year 2018.

Table 5.1: Research Studies Undertaken by DWC Staff – 2018

S.No Research Topic 01 Conservation of Wild Horses Through surveying Wild Horses in Delft National park . 02 Comparative study of butterfly diversity in various in forest habitats and along an elevation gradient in Wildlife protected areas. 03 Promote eco-friendly tourism related to mangrove ecosystems. 04 Study of habitat use and diversity of moths in Protected Areas, including their life histories. 05 Identification and movement study of the Kalawewa National Park and its associated elephants. 06 Study of the Migration patterns, composition of the population and variation of food habited on isolated wild elephant in Sripada Sanctuary. 07 Studying crops that are derived from animals in Gampaha district and studying the animals that are being subjected to it. 08 Inquiries of Safari Jeep owners on Yala Park's (Zone 1) tips on how to reduce traffic congestion and tourist issues. 09 Study of invasive plant propagation at Yala National Park (Zone 01). 10 Study of variation of food habited & behavior of Purple faced-leaf monkey in and around National Wild life research & Training Center, Gitrithale. 11 Population survey, habitat use and distribution of Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) in Udawalawa National Park. 12 Assessment of Body Condition and determine the wellbeing of free ranging elephants in Sri Lanka. 13 Study on the temporal roost site shifting of Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) colony in Ma-imbulkanda Sanctuary. 14 A Study of antimicrobial resistance of fecal isolates of E.coli and salmonella in wild animals, domestic animals and urban wildlife in eastern region of Sri Lanka. 15 Setting up a wildlife serum and tissue bank for wildlife health investigations and forensics studies. 16 Study on Crop Wild relatives and Medicinal Plant in Rumassala Sanctuary. 17 Study of behavior of trans located marauding elephants in Horowpathana National Park.

Table 5.2: Approved external Rresearch

S.N Research Topic Name of the Institue o researcher 1 Investigating variations in ecology, Prof. Mayuri Department of morphology and genetic Wijesinghe, Zoology and composition in tree anurans. Environment science, (Duttaphrynus melanostictus, Faculty of Science, Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis & University of Lankanectes corrugatus) in Sri Colombo. Lanka.

2 A Comparative Study of Species Dr. Rajnish P. Department of Resilience and Adaptive Plasticity in Vandercone Biological Sciences, Two Sympatric Sri Lankan Rajarata University of Colobines, the Purple-Faced langur. Sri Lanka. (Semnopitucus vetulus) and Gray Langur (S. priam) in the North Central dry Zone of Sri Lanka. 3 Bird community structure in natural Prof. W. A. Department of and urbanized habitats along an D. Zoology, University altitudinal gradient in and around Mahaulpatha of Sri Horton Plains National Park. Jayawardenapura. 4 Impacts of transportation and human Prof. W. A. D. Department of visitation to movements of wildlife Mahaulpatha Zoology, University populations within the Horton Plains of Sri National Park. Jayawardenapura. 5 Isolation and Characterization of Prof. Wipula Department of bacteria and viruses from selected B. Yapa Zoology& bat species in Sri Lanka. Environmental Sciences, University of Colombo. 6 Freshwater insect assemblages as Dr. N. Department of indicators of water quality. Pallewatta Zoology& Environmental Sciences, University of Colombo. 7 A study of anatomical and Dr. Namal Medical Officer, morphological characteristic of rathnayake rathnapura General venomous and non-venomous Hospital. snakes in Rathnapura District . 8 Conduct source and hydrodynamic Prof. Nalin Department of Earth models for recorded paleo-tsunami Rathnayaka Resources events in the south & eastern coast Engineering, of Sri Lanka. University of Moratuwa. 9 Permission to export preserved Dr. Lionel Prof. in Agricultural insects collected from library Nugaliyadde Biology, University of documents in Sri Lanka for Ruhuna . identification and dried roots of Alocicia indica for bio-efficiency testing against pests of library documents. 10 Ecology of sambar (Rusa unicolor Prof. K. B. Department of unicolor) in Horton Plains National Ranawana Zoology, faculty of Park, Sri Lanka. Sciences, University of Peradeniya. 11 Molecular and Biochemical Dr. P. C. G. Director, Agricultural characterization of Sri Lankan Bandaranayake Biotechnology Cinnamon and their wild relatives Center, Faculty of and expression analysis of Major agriculture, 31

biochemical genes under different University of environmental conditions and plant Peradeniya. parts to enhance utilization value of cinnamon in Sri Lanka. 12 Identification of biochemical profile, Dr. Jinasena Senior Lecture, bioactive components and Hewage, University of Ruhuna. pharmacological studies of Ceylon cinnamon. 13 Investigation of Sri Lankan Natural Dr. Sirimal Director General, Products as potential drug leads for Premakumara Industrial Technology common disease; In-silico and In- Institute. vitro approach. 14 Zooxanthellae – Artificial coral Prof. Nalin Department of Earth Planting Project. Rathnayake Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa. 15 Species boundaries of genus Dr. R. A. S. W. Deputy Director, Cryptocoryne (Athiudayan) in Sri Ranasinghe National Herbarium. Lanka and molecular phylogenetic approach. 16 A Floristic & ecological survey at Dr. R. A. S. W. Deputy Director, Wilpattu National Park Ranasinghe National Herbarium 17 Exploration study of hill top flora of Dr. A. M. A. Deputy Director, Sri Lanka: Adam’s Peak montane S. Attanayake Royal Botanic flora. Garden. 18 Seed storage behavior of fifty Dr. K. M. G. Department of keystone rainforest species from Sri G. Jayasooriya Botany, Faculty of Lanka: Towards conservation of Sciences,University Biodiversity. of Peradeniya. 19 Request for a research permit to Dr. M. A. P. Department of collect representative samples of C. Piyathilaka Biotechnology, marine algae and seaweeds in Sri Faculty of Agriculture Lankan Coast line. and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 20 Diversity of moths (Insecta, Dr. Chandima Department of Lepidoptera) in two different habitat Deepani Zoology and types of the wet zone of Sri Lanka. Dangalle Environment Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. 21 Study of ecology of Typha Prof. M. D. Department of angustifolia, its current develop a Amarasinghe Botany, University of community based management Kelaniya. strategy to control its invasion in the man & biosphere Wetland reserve Bundala. 32

22 Diversity & ecology of terrestrials Prof. W. A. D. Department of meso-mammals of Order :- Mahaulpatha Zoology, University Carnivora in three different of Sri geographical areas of Sri Lanka, Jayawardhanapura. assessing foraging patterns, niche separation and habitat preferences. 23 Whole genome analysis on miniature Dr. N. Y. Faculty of body evolution in Sri Lanka Hirimuthugod Agriculture, domestic pigs. a, University of Ruhuna. 24 Shifts in the guild composition and Prof. M. R. Department of structure in response to habitat Wijesinghe Zoology and variability in birds and dung beetles. Environment Sciences, University of Colombo. 25 Designing a method to assess the Prof. M. R. Department of suitability of urban wetlands for the Wijesinghe Zoology and Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) and its Environment use as a tool for evaluating wetland Sciences, University health. of Colombo. 26 Behavioral study of Boiga Genera Mr. D. G. N. Wildreach Trust. (Family Colubridae) in Sri Lanka. Rangana, 27 Effect of host species diversity on Dr. Nilmini Faculty of Veterinary disease prevalence: An analysis Jayasena Medicine & Animal using cloacal microbiome of aquatic Sciences,University wild bird species in Sri Lanka. of Peradeniya. 28 Analysis of evolutionary history and Dr. N. Y. Faculty of phylogenic relationships among the Hirimuthugod Agriculture, house mouse species in Sri Lanka. a, University of Ruhuna. 29 Molecular phylogeny and Prof. Davaka Department of biogeography of Sri Lankan K. Weerakoon Zoology and damselflies (Odanata: Zygoptera). Environment Sciences, University of Co. 30 Evaluation of the environmental Mr. Tilak Vice chancellor, toxins in the aquatic ecosystems in Dharmarathne Ocean University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka. 31 Geographic structure of Dr. Rupika Professor in Zoology, mitochondrial and nuclear gene Rajakaruna University of polymorphisms and phylogenetic of Peradeniya. nesting sea turtle populations in Sri Lanka. 32 Baseline Concentrations, solubility Dr. A. M. C. Department of Soil and spatial availability of potentially P. K. Sciences, Faculty of toxic trace elements in soils in up Attanayake Agriculture, country and mid country wet zone in University of Sri Lanka. Peradeniya. 33 Use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Dr. Shermin Udawalawa Elephant Survey of Elephants and Habitat . de Silva, Research Project Director Trustee, Colombo. 33

34 Biological activities in Prof. Dinithi Department of polysaccharide and phenolic Peiris, Zoology, University fractions that are separated from of Sri Codiun fragile green seaweed. Jayawardhanapura. 35 Invertebrate biodiversity in figs trees Emeritus Prof. Department of over an urbanization gradient. Sarath Zoology and Kotagama, Environment Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. 36 Development of efficient drug Prof. Dinithi Department of delivery system using Peiris, Zoology, University polysaccharide based nanoparticles of Sri from Sri Lankan Marine Algae for Jayawardhanapura. anti-cancer therapy. 37 Anticancer, antidiabetic activities Prof. Dinithi Department of and molecular characterization of Peiris, Zoology, University crude polysaccharides from isolated of Sri from Chopora minima and Jayawardhanapura. Gracillaria edulis from Sri Lanka. 38 Behavioral plasticity in the Dr. Enoka P. Department of endangered toque macaques: Kudavidanage Natural; Resources, adapting to human proximity? faculty of Science, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka. 39 Assessment of aquatic insects and Prof. Wipula Department of microbial composition of Waulpane, B. Yapa Zoology& a natural cave of Sri Lanka. Environmental Sciences, University of Colombo. 40 Measuring the impact of Forest, Dr. Enoka P. Department of rubber plantation and open area Kudavidanage Natural; Resources, matrices on the local movements of faculty of Science, forest birds in Sri Lanka. Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka. 41 Influence of water quality variations Mr. M. P. Lectures, Faculty of on avifaunal diversity and Gunawardhana Science, Horizon distribution at Kaudulla & Campus. Minneriya NPs.

42 Taxonomy, Ecology, Demography Dr. Kanishka Department of and Distribution of Geckos (Family: Ukuwela & Botanical Sciences, Gekkonidae) and dragon Lizard Dr. Anslem Faculty of applied (Family: Agamidae) outside the de Silva sciences, Rajarata protected area network of Sri Lanka; University. insights for conservation and management. 34

43 Genetic diversity and cultivator Prof. Department of development of Dendrobiums Priyanganie Botany, University of investigating classical and molecular Senanayake, Kelaniya. biological tools. 44 Next generation sequencing Dr. Sampath Department of approach to determine the genomic S. Zoology, University basis of endemicity in Dinopium Seneviratne, of Colombo. Flamebacks of Sri Lanka. Senior Lecturer in Zoology, 45 Evolution of uprooting method to Dr. Bandula Department of control invasive alien species in Ranaweera Horticulture and Bundala and Horton Plains National Landscape Gardening, Park. Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 46 Strategic recovery plan for natural Dr. A. M. A. Deputy Director, wild populations of endemic and S. Attanayake Royal Botanic endangered species Osbeckia lanata Garden. Alston. 47 Mapping the ecological soundscape Dr. Terney Marine Environment of the Trincomalee Bay Area. Pradeep Protection Authority. Kumara 48 Assessing herbivore and insectivore Dr. Terney Marine Environment tropic guild structures in relation to Pradeep Protection Authority. sandstone and coral reef habitat Kumara types in the Trincomalee bay Area. 49 Investigating the destructions in Dr. Terney Marine Environment benthic coverage amongst leaf Pradeep Protection Authority. habitats of different substrate types Kumara in Trincomalee Bay Area. 50 Investigating the impact of human Dr. Terney Marine Environment populations on the distribution and Pradeep Protection Authority. abundance of marine plastics in the Kumara Trincomalee. 51 Comparison of zoonotic intestinal Dr. Piyumali Department of practices in dry zone Toque Kanchana Zoology, University Macaques (Macaca sinica sinica) Perera of Peradeniya. and wet zone Toque Macaques (Macaca sinica aurifrons) in Sri Lanka. 52 Investigation of the taxonomic origin Prof. W.A.D. Department of of Brahminy blind snake and Mahaulpatha Zoology,University of radiation pathway of horizontal- Sri transferrable genetic-element along Jayawardhanapura. with world-wide snake colonization process. 35

53 Analysis of Odonate species Prof. E. P. S. Department of diversity and distribution patterns in Chandana Zoology,University of selected habitats of southern Sri Ruhuna Lanka with reference to habitat modifications and climate variability 54 Integrative taxonomy of Sri Lankan Dr. Chamari Department of shallow water demosponge and Hettiarachchi Chemistry, University characterization of bioactive of Colombo. compounds from Rhabdastrella species. 55 A habitat sensitivity-based approach Dr. Priyan Department of for real-time visitor traffic Perera Forestry and management in Sri Lanka’s National Environmental Park. Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 56 Biogeography and conservation of Prof. Kapila Department of “Kethala” (Genus Lagenandra) in Yakandawala Horticulture and Sri Lanka. Landscape Gardening, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 57 Musth variation in Asian elephants Dr. Rajnish Department of (Elephas maximus): Applications for Vandercone Biological Sciences, conservation. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 58 An importance – performance Dr. Priyan Department of analysis of wildlife tourism: The Perera, Forestry and case study of elephant transit home Environmental Sri Lanka. Science,University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 59 Biodiversity patterns of herbivore Prof. S. P. National Institute of scarab chafers of Sri Lanka with Benjamin Fundamental Studies. particular reference on sericini chafer (Coleopteran: Scarbaeidar). 60 Distribution of terrestrial gastropod Dr. N. P. S. Faculty of Science, pests, their seasonal abundance and Kumburegam University of degree of damage to crops in a, Peradeniya. agricultural lands in the Nuwara Eliya District. 61 Tourism and nature conservation: Mr. Kanesh Faculty of Arts & The economics of a symbolic Suresh, Culture,Eastern relationship. University. 62 An Experimental study of road Dr. U. K. G. Faculty of Natural barrier effect on ground dwelling K. Padmalal Sciences, Open small mammals, Southern Sri Lanka. University of Sri Lanka. 63 Application of IUCN Red List of Dr. J. A. D. S. Environmental Ecosystems of Categories and S. Jayakody Foundation Criteria to Mangrove Ecosystem of (Guarantee) Ltd, Wilpattu Ramsar Site. Colombo 05. 36

64 Systematics of the shrub frogs of the Dr. K. D. B. Department of Pseudophilautus popularis complex. Ukuwela Biological Sciences, Rjarata University of Sri Lanka. 65 Distribution, DNA Barcoding of Dr. Terney Marine Environment genus Halophila and the Pradeep Protection Authority . connectivity of Halophila ovalis in Kumara Sri Lanka.

Table 5.3: Collaborative Research Projects - 2018 S.No Research Topic Collaborative Institute 01. National Bird Ringing Programme at Field Ornithology Group of Sri Bundala National Park Lanka- University of Colombo

The recommendations given by these research projects are used by the Department for the conservation of wildlife.

5.3. Training Training programmes conducted for DWC officers are divided into two distinct categories as,

a. Short term special training programmes. b. Regular training programmes. c. International Training

a. Short-term Special Training Programmes These training programs are especially arranged to improve the knowledge and skills in accordance with the training needs of DWC officers on a wide range of subjects. Majority of these courses are conducted in collaboration with different training institutes or organizations. Details of such courses conducted in the year 2018 are given in the Table 5.4 & 5.5

Table 5.4: Special Short Term Training Programmes Conducted for Wildlife Officers No. of Expendi No. of S.No Topic of the Training program particip ture Program ants (Rs. Mn) 01 Training program on file maintaining & 01 30 0.03 productivity.

02 Training program on leave subjects. 05 125 0.13 03 Training for field Assistant about Domestic 02 35 0.2 electricity, water supply system & maintaining building. 04 First Aid Training Program 01 25 0.22 05 Skill Development Programs Training for 02 80 0.44 Management Assistant, Assistant Officers, Development Officers. 06 Legislative Workshop 03 95 0.78 07 Training on Preparation of animal 01 25 0.2 specimens 08 Training program on firearms usage 01 25 1.1 09 Training of civil defense officers and 07 84 1.12 departmental officers on maintenance of electric fence. 10 Training program on Crocodile fishing 02 25 0.30 11 Training program for bungalow keepers 02 105 0.29 12 Short term training program for officers of 24 100 0.61 the department of wildlife conservation. Total 5.39

b. Regular Training Programs The regular training courses are conducted for the DWC field officers. List of training programmes conducted at NWTRC in 2018 are given in the Table 5.5.

Table 5.5: Regular Training Programmes conducted by NWTRC – 2018 S.No No. of Physical Expenditure Training Program Program Target (Rs. Mn) 01 Wildlife Management junior 01 Trained of 5.35 Certificate Course X 28 Officers 02 Diploma Training Course for 01 Trained of 0.67 Wildlife Officers – ESCAMP 27 Officers Project Total 6.02

c. International Training

Table 5.6: Foreign Training Programs/Meetings Participated by Wildlife Officers – 2018 No of S. Training Program Avenue participa No nts IUCN Asian Elephant Specialist Group 01 Thailand 01 Convention 38

The 04th APAP Technical Workshop on 02 South Korea 01 Managing Protected Areas Effectively 13th Meeting of the Conference of the United Arab 03 Contracting Parties (COP13) to the Ramsar 01 Emirates Convention of Wetlands 03rd Meeting of the Signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding on the 04 Monaco 01 Conservation of Migratory Sharks (Sharks MOS3) 05 Study Tour India 02 th 06 70 Meeting of Standing Committee of CITES Russia 01 SAWEN – Regional Workshop of Wildlife 07 Bhutan 01 Crime 08 Wildlife Ranger Study Tour India 01 The International Conference on Celebration of International Year of Coral Reef Launching of 09 Maldives 01 Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Strategy in South Asian Seas 10 Sharing of Singapore’s Tourism Experience Singapore 01 11 Exposure Tour on Industrial Zone Projects China 01 Attending to the 04th Executive Committee 12 Meeting and a Workshop of South Asia Wildlife India 01 Enforcement Network (SAWEN) 2018 The 29th INTERPOL Wildlife Crime Working United 13 01 Group Meeting Kingdom Overseas Training on Preparation of 14 India 06 Management Plan for Wilpattu National Park Training Workshop on Environment and Climate 15 India 01 Change Regional Dialogue on Gender Dimension in 16 Thailand 01 Coastal and Fisheries Recourses Management 10th Regional Training Workshop for Wetland 17 Korea 01 Managers in East, Southeast and South Asia Workshop on Technical Training and Work Plan – The Leopard Conservation and Ecology 18 Singapore 02 Project (LEO-CEP) National University of Singapore The 2018 Joint AAZV/EAZWV/Leibniz-IZW 19 Czech state 01 Conference 20 Asian Elephant Welfare Conference Thailand 02 21 Elephant Care Asia Workshop Myanmar 01

5.4. Extension, Education and Interpretation Conservation is abortive if tried in isolation. It needs support and appreciation of general public. Therefore, it is necessary to have a well-informed public to encourage each and every conservation initiative that has to be implemented for the promotion of conservation. Table 5.7 indicates the details of the extension, education and interpretation program conducted to the target groups such as school children, villagers and the public

Table 5.7: Seminars, Exhibitions and Awareness Programs Conducted – 2018 Financial S.No Activity Physical Progress Progress (Rs. Mn.) 01 Awareness programs to mark World 32 prog. Conducted 0.66 Wetland Day , World Wildlife Day, Biodiversity day, Environment day) 02 Awareness programms for School 142 prog. Conducted 1.19 Children 03 Awareness programs for 44 prog. Conducted 2.62 government officers 04 Awareness programs for Public 14 prog. Conducted. 0.42

05 Organizing Exhibitions. 20 Exhibitions were 0.6 held. Total 5.49

5.5. Departmental publications and Publicity Programs Following publicity programs (Table 5.8 & Table 5.9) were completed in 2018. Posters were made available at the park offices for sale and other publications were distributed among relevant officers.

Table 5.8: Publication of 2018 under Departmental Financial Provision Expenditure Category of prints Copies (Rs.Mn) Printing of Wildlife Magazine 2,500 copy 0.6

Table 5.9: Publication of 2018 under outside organizations Category of prints Copies leaflets for “Velipara Sanctuary ’’ 5,000 copy Posters for “Velipara Sanctuary ’’ 10,000 copy

In 2018, the Sobhadhara Television documentary program has been started by the department. In addition to through publishing and electronic media, actions have been taken to publish articles and documentary programs for wildlife conservation throughout the year.

Television documentary

Table 5.10: Media programmes – 2018 No. of Copies Expenditure Media/Activity (Nos)/Programs/ (Rs. Mn.) Volume “Sobhadhara” Television documentary 50 nos. Programs 29.5 program ‘’ Wanadiviya” Monthly supplement of 10 additional published 1.28 Dinamina News paper Documentary Program (Climate change 02 Programs 0.06 in the Horton Plains National Park, Wetland birds in Sri Lanka). Newspaper advertisements on World 02 nos. advertisements 0.28 Wildlife Day. Silumina Newspaper – “Sithmalyaya.” Two newspaper articles - have been published. Sunday Mawbima“Thuru” paper 42 newspaper articles - articles have been published. Supplying paper articles to Vidusara 06 newspaper articles - Magazine have been published Cloudy Forest 01 Programs 0.015 Total Expenditure 31.13

Chapter 06

VISITOR SERVICES, ECOTOURISM & COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIVISION

6.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Preparation of plans for visitor services management and budget estimates.  Preparation of visitor center exhibits and display materials.  Introduction of new tourist packages.  Diversification of tourist activities.  Promotion and marketing of VSE activities.  Establishment of information centers both in and outside PAs.  To obtain proactive involvement of communities in the conservation process, through community empowerment in order to reduce dependency on Protected Areas.  To create awareness of conservation among the general public by conducting educational & extension programs.

6.2. Performance in detail

6.2.1. Visitors and Revenue

 DWC earns the large part of its revenue from visitor services offered at wildlife national parks. In 2018 total revenue earned through visitor services is Rs.Mn. 3139.75 (Table 6.1). Table 6.1: Annual Income from National Parks – 2018 S.No National Parks and other Places Revenue (Rs. Mn) 01 Yala National Park 977.78 02 Horton Plains National Park 417.27 03 Udawalawa National Park 709.35 04 Wasgamuwa National Park 12.10 05 Minneriya National Park 305.52 06 Bundala National Park 30.37 07 Horagolla National Park 0.32 08 Kaudulla National Park 358.92 09 Lunugamvehera National Park 7.62 42

10 Gal Oya National Park 12.22 11 Kumana National Park 29.53 12 Angammedilla National Park 0.83 13 Galwaysland National Park 0.79 14 Wilpattu National Park 129.69 15 Maduruoya National Park 2.35 16 Lahugala National Park 1.24 17 Pegion Island National Par k 76.96 18 Hikkaduwa National Park 0.24 19 ETH-Udawalawa 56.62 20 Kalawewa National Park 0.41 21 Kalpitiya 8.80 22 Staff Lodge-Katharagama 0.05 23 Chundikulam Wildlife Bungalow 0.29 24 Mahakanadarawa Wildlife Bungalow 0.03 25 Staff Lodge-Mihinthale 0.03 26 Giritale Wildlife Bungalow 0.39 27 Staff Lodge-Randenigala 0.03 Total 3139.75

3500 3139.75 3000

2644.77 ) 2500

2135.71 Rs.Ml. ( 2000 1585.04 1500 1235.47 915.93

1000 708.6 AnnualIncome 500

0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year

Figure. 6.1: Annual income from National Parks (2012 – 2018)

Table 6.2: Tourist visits to major national parks – 2018

No of Visitors National Park/ Other Places Local Foreign Total Visitors Visitors Visitors Yala National Park 317,878 311,368 629,246 Horton Plains National Park 293,626 117,632 411,258 Udawalawa National Park 199,822 211,810 411,632 Wasgamuwa National Park 32,708 2,545 35,253 Minneriya National Park 93,336 97,578 190,914 Bundala National Park 85,571 12,199 97,770 Horagolla National Park 7,346 5 7,351 Kaudulla National Park 129,221 157,114 286,335 Lunugamverera National Park 2,892 1,118 4,010 Gal Oya National Park 12,053 3,783 15,836 Kumana National Park 32,538 9,554 42,092 Angammedilla National Park 3,704 9 3,713 Galwaysland National Park 5,767 277 6,044 Wilpattu National Park 60,869 32,991 93,860 Maduruoya National Park 2,299 570 2,869 Lahugala National Park 797 42 839 Pegion Island National Park 86,885 33,120 120,005 Hikkaduwa National Park 30,280 3,699 33,979 ETH-Udawalawa 198,043 99,880 297,923 Kalpitiya 14,000 5,048 19,048 Kalawewa National Park 1,153 93 1,246 Total 1,610,788 1,100,435 2,711,223

74,170

Local Adult

1,026,265 1,401,273 Local Child Local Student Foreign Adults Foreign Child

44,710 164,805

Figure 6.2: Visitor Category Distribution – 2018

300,000

250,000

200,000

150,000 Local Forign

No.of Visitors 100,000

50,000

Month

Figure 6.3: Monthly Visitor Distribution 2018

3,000,000 2,715,239

2,500,000 2,382,844

2,189,316

2,000,000 1,731,608

1,500,000 1,402,834 1,185,884 1,033,763

No.of Visitors 1,000,000

500,000

- 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year

Figure 6.4: Annual Visitation 2012-2018

6.2.2. Volunteer Guides DWC mobilize the educated youths residing in the fringing villages of wildlife protected areas as volunteer guides in national parks. These volunteer guides are deployed in interpretation activities at the national parks. Following table shows the number of volunteer guides mobilized for visitor services from 2012 to 2018

400 350 360

350 320 318 319 300 263 250 208 200

150

100

NumberofVolunteer Guides 50

0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year

Figure 6.5: Annual Number of Volunteer Guides deployed for Visitor Services

Table 6.3: Progress of Ecotourism Activities – 2018

Financial Physical S. Protected Activity Progress Progress No Area (Rs.Mn.) (%) 01 Galoya Renovation of road network. 0.06 25 National Construction of Summer hut in Nilgala - 50 park 02 Maduruoya Renovation of road network. 0.88 25 N.P. Construction Summer Hut (03 nos. Galkada, Ederaetamulla and 1.45 96.6 Henanigala) Clearing of Underground Vegetation in 0.07 100 National Park Renovation of Ederaetamulla Circuit 0.88 80 Bangalow. Renovation of lecture hall & 1.01 50 Dormitory. Construction of Camp site near the Hot 0.68 60 Water Well Construction of Campsite in 1.00 75 Welithuduwa. 03 Wasgamuwa Renovation of 02Nos. Camp site at 0.39 100 N.P. Madapitiya.

Renovation roof of the bungalows 0.66 100 04 Pigeon Construction of Benches 0.11 100 Island 05 Wilpaththu Paving Interlocking at Eluwankulama 1.26 80 N.P. Entrance. Construction of a walkway in the park 0.47 100 and sand filling Area. Construction of Gabion wall around 1.17 70 Bio bab Tree and new desk. Construction Summer Hut – 0.30 60 Eluwankulama Entrance. Renovation of Circuit Bangalow. 4.71 70

Renovation of Maradamadu Domitory. 1.85 100 Renovation of Circuit Bangalow s (Thalgasmankada,Old Buthawa& 10.13 80 Seenuggala Ondachchi.) Renovation of Kubukwila Toilet 0.35 100 Complex.

6.3. Community Outreach

6.3.1. Performance in Detail Activities in relation to the mandate of the division were carried out during the year to obtain proactive involvement of communities in the conservation process, through the improvement of their socio – economic level. Table 6.4 & Table 6.5 illustrate the data and information in relation to those programs.

6.3.2 Special Projects & Programs implemented by Community Outreach Division – 2018

 Clean-up Project in Horton Plains National Park

HSBC funded clean-up project commenced as the first ever private sector assisted project of DWC in 1999, & initially it commenced at Horton Plains National Park. The main objective of the project when it was commenced in 1999 was to preserve the beauty of Horton Plains by establishing an effective garbage disposal mechanism in order to reduce Sambur deaths due to polythene ingestion.

In order to maintain the Horton Plains ecosystem free from garbage & polythene, cleanup project was successfully carried out in 2018 as well.

 Clean-up Project in Peak Wilderness Nature Reserve:

Similar to Horton Plains, HSBC sponsored clean-up project at Peak Wilderness commenced in 2007 & continued in 2018 as well.

Table 6.4: Progress of HSBC Clean –Up Project- 2018 Project Financial Progress(Rs.Mn.) Horton Plains National Park 2.27 Peak Wilderness Nature Reserve 1.91

Table 6.5: Progress of Community Outreach Activities- 2018 Financial S.N Fund Physical Location Activity Progress o Type Progress (Rs.Mn.) 01 Wilpattu Initiation of entrepreneurship development programme in WPF 0.03 100% Wilpaththu N.P. 02 Mahkanadara Implementation of handicraft wa training programme in WPF 0.15 100% Mahakanadarawa. 03 Wilpattu Preparation of Micro plan in WPF 0.25 100% Thanthirimale. 04 Wilpattu Implementation of handicraft training programme in WPF 0.2 100% Katupathwewa. 05 Puththalama Purchase of sewing machine for 0.16 environment friendly bag WPF 100%

preperation. 06 Minneriya Construction of well for drinking WPF 0.69 100% water at Thimbirigaswewa. 07 Kawudulla Improvement of bee keeping WPF 0.49 100% N.P. program. 08 Minneriya Giving new canoes to fishers. WPF 0.15 100% 09 Lahugala NP Distribute school equipment for WPF 0.05 100% children around the park. 10 Batticaloa Preparation of Micro plan for Range Vahaneri village at Kirane D.S. WPF 0.2 100% Division 11 Palabaddala Strength of CBOS around WPF 0.1 100% Range Palabaddala Range. 12 Horton Place Strength of CBOS in Diagama, WPF 0.09 100% Pattipola,Ambewela, & Ohiya. 13 Yala N.P. Preparation of Micro plan and conducting social animation programs in the vicinity of the 0.15 Viharamahadevipura villagers in WPF 100%

Yala National Park where the human-elephant conflicts around the area and most of the wildlife. 14 Yala N.P. Preparation of Micro plan and conducting social animation programs in the vicinity of the Ranakeliya D.S.Division villagers WPF 0.15 100% in Yala National Park where the human-elephant conflicts around the area and most of the wildlife. 15 Kokilai Shramadana program to clean up sanctuary the coastal zone. WPF 0.05 100%

16 Horowpathan Preparation of the micro plan for a NP the village surrounding the CF 0.25 100% Horowpathana National Park. 49

17 Ritigala Strengthening of CBO’s in Range Ritigala CF 0.15 100%

18 Anuradhapura Providing of bee boxes & Training of bee keeping program CF 0.15 100% to the people around Anuradhapura sanctuary 19 Mihinthalaya Implementation of Production of Sanctuary Environment friendly bags and CF 0.2 100% training programme in Mihinthalaya sanctuary. 20 Uva Conducting social animation program for village community in CF 0.05 100% Baduluwela. 21 Minneriya NP Conducting income promotion programs for the Katukeliyawa CF 0.1 100% community. 22 Kalawewa NP Implementation of programme parallel to outreach activities in Mahahitiyawa – Kudahityyawa CF 0.2 100% GN (School bags & school equipment for school children) 23 Wanathavillu Preparation of Micro plan in CF 0.19 100% wa Range Wijayapura. 24 Nawagaththeg Preparation of Micro plan CF 0.19 100% ama 25 Mahakubukka Distribution of Coconut plants for dawala damaged by wild CF 0.15 100% elephant(Kiwula,Kandeyaya,Dan gayawela,Katuua,Bogahayaya) 26 Madu N.P. Shramadana Campaign parallel to CF 0.15 100% Madu festival. 27 Bundala N.P. Cleaning programme road side at CF 0.05 100% Bundala N.P. 28 Bundala N.P. Progress meeting for CBO’s in CF 0.05 100% Bundala N.P. 29 Bundala N.P. Shramadana Campaign for cleaning of coastal belt in bundala CF 0.05 100% N.P. & Awareness programme for fisheries. 30 Delf N.P. Shramadana Campaign for cleaning of coastal belt in Delf CF 0.05 100% N.P. (CF- Consolidated Fund, WPF – Wildlife Preservation Fund)

Chapter 07

WILDLIFE HEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION

7.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Health monitoring and disease investigation activities of wild animals  Providing effective and rapid response veterinary care for wild animals.  Conducting post mortems of wild animals, and assisting for the court procedure on demand  Monitoring and enhancing the welfare of wild animals.  Management of wild animal-human conflicts.  Management of animal rehabilitation centers.  Management of Elephant Transit Home (ETH).  Granting permission under the provision of FFPO.

7.2. Performance in 2018 Treatments to wild animals  Veterinary surgeons attached to DWC were engaged in treating injured wild animals. Treatments to injured wild elephants are a priority at the present context of wildlife conservation and Table 7.1 illustrates the statistics of treatments carried out for wild animals in 2018. Table 7.1: Animal Treatments – 2018

Number of Animals Treated Region Elephants Other Animals Head Office 0 112 Anuradhapura 90 259 Central 09 167 Eastern 106 222 Killinochchi 22 48 North –Western 26 108 Polonnaruwa 108 527 Uva 71 54

Puttalam 10 26 Western 0 604 Southern(ETH) 18 367 Trincomalee 30 21 Total 490 2,515

 Post-mortem Examinations & Treatments

Veterinary surgeons attached to DWC were engaged in carrying out post mortem examinations of wild elephants & other animals (Table 7.2). These post mortem examinations are very important in detecting disease outbreaks and health condition of wild animals.

Table 7.2: Post-mortem Examinations - 2018 No. of Post-mortem Examinations conducted Region Elephants Other Animals Anuradhapura 38 - Central 06 11 Eastern 52 75 Killinochchi 19 02 North-Western 10 01 Polonnaruwa 65 - Southern-ETH 08 109 Uva 11 07 Head office - 07 Puttalam 04 - Western - 51 Trincomalee 26 - Total 239 263

7.3 The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Fauna and Flora Activities (CMS) for the year of 2018

 Persistence of the membership.  Implementation of the International Agreement on law protection for the birds / Consultation services.  Consultation services for marine turtle and mammal conservation / perform workshops & International Agreement.

Chapter 08

ENGEENERING DIVISION

8.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Implementation of construction and infrastructure development plans within PA’s  Construction and maintenance of DWC buildings outside PA’s  Construction and maintenance of road networks within PAs.

8.2. Construction and Repairing of DWC Buildings

 Repairing of Buildings Repairing of DWC buildings and structure were carried out as illustrated in the Table 8.1.

Table 8.1: Repairing of DWC Buildings – 2018 S. Location Activity Fund Physical Financial No. Type Progress % Progress (Rs.Mn) 1 Head Office Improvement of Electricity supply CF 100 1.20 system in Head office 2 Polonnaruwa Improving of Madapitiya camp site CF 100 0.40 1& 2 in Wasgamuwa N.P. 3 Polonnaruwa Renovation of circuit bungalow in CF 100 0.99 Wasgamuwa N.P. 4 Polonnaruwa Renovation of Sigiriya Range office CF 100 1.38 5 Polonnaruwa Renovation of Auditorium in CF 100 0.67 Wasgamuwa N.P. 6 Tricomalee Construction of Bench in Pigeon CF 100 0.11 island N.P. 7 Anuradapura Renovation roof of Ritigala CF 100 1.74 Building. 8 Uva Renovation of the Karawila Beat CF 100 1.71 office. 9 South Renovation of Ranger Quarters in CF 100 1.63 Wilmanna Beat office 10 South Renovation of Weerawila Beat CF 100 1.40 office 11 South Renovation of Galpaya office CF 100 0.55 Building in Udawalawa N.P. 12 South Renovation of combine quarters in Mau Ara CF 100 0.45 13 South Renovation of Kaltota ranger office & of combine quarters CF 100 1.78 14 South Renovation of washroom in CF 100 0.38 54

Weheragolla Wildlife Bungalow in Udawalawa NP 15 South Fixing Wire fence for AD quarters CF 100 0.45 16 Central Renovation of Combine Quarters in CF 100 1.57 central AD office. 17 Central Renovation of kitchen in Dagewilla CF 100 0.08 Beat office. 18 Central Construction of ceiling at office & combine quarters in Unagolla Beat CF 100 0.74 Office. 19 Central Renovation of combine quarters in Keerthibandarapura. CF 100 0.27 20 Central Renovation of doors & windows at Rangers quarters in CF 100 0.33 Keerthibandarapura. 21 Central Renovation of combined quarters CF 100 0.58 No. 11 22 East Renovation of Ederatmulla Wildlife CF 100 0.12 Bungalow in Maduruoya NP 23 East Construction of toilet facilities for CF 100 0.38 visitors in Kumana N.P. 24 East Renovation of Park Warden CF 100 0.41 quarters Kumana N.P. 25 East Renovation & color washing of Baticalow Ranger office & ranger CF 100 0.23 quarters 26 East Renovation of a camp site on hot CF - 0.68 water wells areas at Madruoya N.P. 27 Anuradapura Air condition, fixing and renovation of door in Anuradhepura CF 100 0.19 AD office. 28 Anuradapura Renovation of the Anuradhapura CF 100 0.96 AD quarters. 29 Anuradapura Renovation & color washing of wildlife bungalow in Mihintalaya CF 100 1.50 Sanctuary. 30 Anuradapura Renovation & painting of Beat office & kitchen(419- Jayaganga CF 100 0.38 beat Office). 31 Central Renovation of staff circuit Bungalow in Horton plains N'P CF 100 0.52

32 Central Partition of Visitor Sale Centre at Worlds End office in Horton Plain CF 100 0.15 N.P. 33 Central Repairing of washrooms at Mini CF 100 0.30 Worlds Centre in Horton Plain N.P. 34 Central Repairing of washrooms in Visitor Centre in Horton Plain N.P. CF 100 0.28 35 Central Renovation of Dormitory in Horton CF 100 0.16 Plain N.P. 55

36 Central Repairing of washrooms at CF 100 0.19 Thotupolakande, Horton Plain N.P. 37 Central Repairing of washrooms at CF 100 0.61 Pattipola, Horton Plain N.P. 38 Central Partition of Visitor Centre at Worlds End office, Horton Plain CF 100 0.73 N.P. 39 Central Renovation of Mahaeliya Wildlife CF 100 0.37 Bungalow in Horton Plain N.P. 40 Central Repairing of washrooms at Bakers 100 0.60 Fall , Horton Plain N.P. CF 41 Central Renovation of Range Assistant Quarters (Combined Quarters No. 100 0.12 CF 1) in Horton Plain N.P. 42 Central Renovation of Field Assistant Combined Quarters (No.02) , 100 0.10 CF Horton Plain N.P. 43 Central Renovation of Drivers Combined Quarters (No. 03) , Horton Plain 100 0.11 CF N.P. 44 Central Renovation of Game Guard Combined Quarters (No. 04) , 100 0.11 CF Horton Plain N.P. 45 Central Renovation of Floor area in Nallathaniya office. CF 100 0.23 46 Central Repairing of washrooms at 100 0.65 Nallathaniya – Idikatupana. CF 47 Central Repairing of washrooms at 100 0.09 Nallathaniya -Podigoluthanna CF 48 Central Repairing of washrooms at 100 0.07 Nallathaniya -Sri Pade Road CF 49 Central Partition of Beat Office in 100 0.13 Nallathaniya CF 50 NWTRC Renovation of veterinary Hospital 100 1.90 in Giritale CF 51 Head office Renovation of Head Office WPF 100 3.70 Building. 52 Head office Establishment of 11 nos. of 100 0.60 armories. WPF 53 Anuradhapura Reparing Maradmadu Wildlife Bungalow. WPF 100 1.80

54 Anuradhapura Reparing Kubukwila Toilet 100 0.30 Complex. WPF 55 Anuradhapura Renovation of Garage, Ticketing Counter in Molliculama Range WPF 100 0.17 office. 56 Anuradhapura Electercity supply system in Range WPF 100 0.12 office, Molliculama 56

57 Anuradhapura Electricity supply system in WPF 100 0.22 Combined Quarters, Molliculama. 58 Anuradhapura WPF 100 1.00 Rehabilitation of Dormetry.

59 Anuradhapura Rehabilitation of Park office WPF 100 3.03 buildings & Park Entrance. 60 East Fixing visitor promotion boards for 100 0.33 improvement of tourism attraction WPF

Kuman N.P. 61 East Construction of Camp site in WPF 100 1.00 Walithuduwa Maduruoya N.P. 62 East Electrisity supply for Kandegama WPF 100 0.01 Beat office. 63 East Polishing of floor area in Staff WPF 100 0.04 quarters in Kumana N.P. 64 East Rehabilitation of Range Office and WPF 100 0.56 Quarters in Damana Range. 65 Polonnaruwa Renovation of a watch hut Kaudulla WPF 100 0.14 N.P. 66 Polonnaruwa Water supply system in WPF 100 0.42 Manampitiya Beat Office. 67 Polonnaruwa Construction of Toilet pit in WPF 100 0.15 Pekkulama Beat office. 68 Polonnaruwa Electricity supply system in WPF 100 0.02 Sungawila beat Office. 69 Polonnaruwa Construction of Garage in WPF 100 0.74 Piburathawa Beat Office. 70 Uva Rehabilitation of New Buthawa WPF 100 3.35 Tank in Yala NP 71 South Renovation of the Galkotukanda WPF 100 1.30 beet office. 72 South Renovation of Gonawiddagala WPF 100 1.25 Circuit Bungalow. 73 ETH Rehabilitation of feeding place of udawalawa Baby Elephant in ETH Udawalawa WPF 100 0.19

74 Uva Renovation of Old Butawa and WPF 100 1.80 Maha Silawa Wildlife Bungalow. 75 Uva Renovation of Ranger quarters in WPF 100 1.85 Yala N.P. 76 Uva Electricity supply system for Thalgasmankada Wildlife WPF 20 0.50 Bungalow. 77 East Rehabilitation of Range Office and WPF 100 0.57 Quarters in Damana Range. 78 Anuradhapura Renovation of Finance Assistant WPF 100 0.78 Quarters. 79 Anuradhapura Renovation of Driver Quarters in WPF 100 0.83 Wilpattu N.P. Total 57.45 (CF- Consolidated Fund, WPF – Wildlife Preservation Fund)

 Construction of New Buildings Details of the construction of new buildings carried out during the year are given in the Table 8.2. Fund allocations from consolidated fund (CF) & Wildlife Preservation Fund were utilized for these constructions.

Table 8.2: Construction of New Buildings - 2018

S.No Location Activity Fund Physical Financial Type Progres% Progress (Rs.Mn) 1 East Construction of Sagama CF 100 5.91 beat office. 2 Polonnaruwa Construction of Nikawewa CF 100 3.23 beat office 3 Kilinochchiya Mulathiw Ranger office CF 100 4.51 and quarters 4 South Construction of toilet CF complex in ETH 100 0.56 Udawalawa. 5 South Construction of toilet CF complex in Udawalawa 60 3.72 N.P. entrance. 6 South Construction of Garage in CF Hambanthota Range 50 1.95 Office. 7 Uva Construction of Garage in CF 100 0.59 Monaragala Range Office 8 Uva Construction of Garage CF 100 0.36 AD Office, Kataragama 9 South Construction of Range WPF Office and Quarters in 100 0.83 Panhaduwa Range. 10 Polonnaruwa Construction of Beat WPF office and Quarters in 100 2.68 Somawathiya National Park. 11 Polonnaruwa Construction of Ranger WPF office in Manampitiya 50 6.08 Range. 12 Uva Construction of Parana WPF Thotupola Wildlife 10 1.25 Bungalow in Yala N.P. 13 Uva Construction of Park WPF Warden Quarters in 10 1.82 Katagamuwa Entrance in Yala N.P.

14 Uva Construction of Entrance WPF office and Ticketing Counter in Katagamuwa 40 9.97 Entrance in Yala National Park. 15 Uva Construction of Staff WPF Quarters in Katagamuwa 40 4.82 Entrance in Yala N.P. 16 Uva Construction of WPF Pahalahenthota Wildlife 100 1.63 Bungalow in Yala N.P. 17 Uva Construction of Combined WPF Quarters in 100 6.20 Lunugamwehera. 18 Trincomalee Construction of Kanthale WPF 100 1.36 Range Office. Total 57.47 (CF- Consolidated Fund, WPF – Wildlife Preservation Fund)

8.3. Development of Road Network

As wildlife reserves in the country have expanded progressively during the past few years, necessary infrastructure facilities need to be developed for both to ensure the protection and to enhance visitor facilities. Development of road network in PA system plays a significant role in this regard.

Rehabilitation of roads was completed in protected areas of DWC as necessary. Table 8.3 provides the details of road development activities carried out in 2018.

Table 8.3: Rehabilitation of PA Road Network – 2018 Physical Financial Fund S.No Location Activity Progress Progress Type % (Rs. Mn.) 1 Polonnaruwa Rehabilitation of Road in Minneriya N.P. WCF 100 0.07 2 Polonnaruwa Rehabilitation of Entrance WCF 100 0.91 Road in Kawudull NP 3 Uva Construction of New Road Block III, IV and V in Yala WCF 100 2.90 NP (Ondachchi Road) 4 Uva Construction of New Road from Katagamuwa to Yala WCF 69 0.86 National Park 5 South Payment for Rehabilitation of causways in Udawalawa CF 100 0.65 N.P. 59

6 East Rehabilitation of road network with causeways in CF 10 1.08 Kumana N.P. 7 South Rehabilitation of Road CF 90 2.86 network in Bundala N.P. 8 Polonnaruwa Rehabilitation of the Park entrance road in Kaudulla CF 82 0.65 N.P. 9 Uva Rehabilitation of Uraniya Road and other main roads CF 96 0.19 at Yala National Park. 10 Uva Rehabilitation of South Galge way of Yala National CF 86 1.20 Park. 11 Uva Construction Causways (Idigolla - Weheragala) in CF 94 1.40 Yala N.P. 12 Uva Construction Causways in Block V (Idigolla - CF 90 0.70 weheragola road), Yala N.P. 13 South Construction of causeways CF 80 4.18 in Bundala N.P. 14 South Rehabilitation of Road CF 94 1.13 network in Udawalawa N.P. 15 Central Renovation of Park Warden Quarters Entrance Road in CF 43 0.51 Horton Plains N.P. 16 Central Renovation of Wildlife Officer Circuit Bungalow CF 95 0.21 Road in Horton Plains N.P. 17 Central Renovation of Mahaeliya Circuit Bungalow Road in CF 97 0.19 Horton Plains N.P. 18 South Interlocking of Entrances CF 99 1.19 Road in AD Office. 19 South Interlocking of Entrances Road in Hambanthota CF 59 0.58 Range Office. 20 South Interlocking of Entrances Road in Uraniya Beat CF 55 0.54 Office. Total 22.00

(CF- Consolidated Fund, WPF – Wildlife Preservation Fund)

Chapter 09

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

9.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities

 Preparation of Human Resource and General Administration Plans.  Recruitment of employees for DWC.  Transfers: annual, on disciplinary grounds and exigencies. Service extensions, Retirement, Pensions and W & OP matters.  Implementation of Disciplinary procedures.  Payment of compensations for accidents whilst on duty.  Performance appraisal of DWC officers and payment of Increments.  Construction and repairing of buildings at field stations.  Vehicles repairing, machines repairing and transport supervision.

9.2. New Recruitments and promoting criteria

9.2.1 Staff recruitments There were One Electrician recruitments in the year 2018

9.2.2 Promotions Following promotions were granted during 2018.

Table 9.1: Promotions – 2018 Designation Number of Officers Animal Products and Health Service Grade i 02 Wildlife Assistant - Grade ii 01 Wildlife Guard - Grade ii 68 Drivers- Grade i 02

9.3. Efficiency Bar Examinations -2018 Following examinations have been held and results were released.

Table 9.2: Efficiency Bar Examinations - 2018

Examination E.B. for Bungalow keeper II Oral test for Bungalow keeper Assistant Oral test for Field Assistant I, II, III E.B. for Combined driving service III

9.4. Disciplinary actions One disciplinary inquiries were held and completed in 2018.

9.5. Providing benefits of Agrahara Agrahara allowances were paid as follows.

Table 9.3: Agrahara insurance payments

Category of Agrahara Allowance Number of Recipients Accidents 05 Spectacles 70 Child Birth 38 Hospitalized 155 Emergency deaths 04

9.6. Pension paid and death compensation Table 9.4. Pension paid and death compensation

Number Number of Number of Number Death Designation of pension of Death Compensati Pensioners Payment on payments Wildlife 01 01 - - Ranger(Supra) Wildlife Ranger 07 07 02 02 Wildlife Range 13 13 - - Assistant Wildlife Guard 01 01 - - Drivers 08 08 01 01

9.7. Loan Details of the loans released to the suitable applicants from the DWC staff are as follows.

Table 9.5: Loan Facilities - 2018 Loan Category Number of Recipients Disaster Loan 550 Push bicycle loan 03 Property loan 17

Chapter 10

FINANCE DIVISION

The Finance Division of DWC provides guidelines to ensure an efficient and proper management of financial resources coordinating with the relevant Ministries, Departments and other government institutions.

10.1. Prime Activities and Responsibilities

 Preparation of Estimates for revenue and Expenditure Heads of the Department.  Preparation of Estimates for revenue and Expenditure of Wildlife Preservation Fund.  Provision of impress received from the treasury to the regional offices and reimbursement. Preparation of monthly reports on all revenues and expenditure to be forwarded to the State Accounts Department and comparison of the monthly accounts reports with the computer printed notes of the treasury  Preparation and submission of the account for Annual expenditure, Revenue, Wildlife Preservation Fund, Advance B Account of state officers and deposit account to the Auditor General.  All procurements of the Head office.  Management and Supervision of the stores at the Head office.  Preparation of submissions for all the Audit quarries of Auditor General and Committee of Public Accounts.  Conducting annual stores and Asset surveys, maintenance of asset registers and accounting losses and damages.

10.2. Purchase of Furniture and Office Equipment

 New Furniture, Office equipment, Plant Machinery and Equipment’s were purchased for head office, regional wildlife offices & wildlife bungalows. Expenditures according to the votes are shown in the following table

Table 10.1: Procurement of Office Equipment, Furniture, Plant, machinery and Equipment -2018 Physical Financial S.No Vote No. Activity progress Progress (%) (Rs. Mn) 1 284-1-1-0- Procurement of office 100 8.88 2102 equipment and furniture 2 284-1-1-0- Procurement of Plant 100 1.00 2103 Machinery and Equipment’s Total 9.98

10.3. Wildlife Preservation Fund (WPF) WPF was established in 1967 under the legal provisions of Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) with the mandate of supporting wildlife conservation in Sri Lanka. Objectives of WPF, as defined in the relevant regulation made under FFPO, are as follows.

1. To enhance the participation of public in protecting & conserving wild animals. 2. Maintenance of Wildlife Protected Areas. 3. Payments of rewards to the wildlife officers & public appreciation for their admirable contribution to wildlife conservation. 4. Payment of rewards to informants against wildlife crimes. Table 10.2 shows that the total annual contribution of WPF for wildlife management as per mandate. Table 10.5 shows the detailed accounts of WPF for the year 2018.

Table 10.2: Expenditure of Wildlife Preservation Fund 2014 to 2018 Estimated Actual Year Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure (%) (Rs. Mn) (Rs. Mn) 2014 568.80 563.20 99 2015 1,245.42 600.46 48 2016 1,306.62 875.19 67 2017 1205.73 943.14 78 2018 1,509.58 967.97 69

10.4. Financial Progress – 2018-Summery

Table 10.3: Total Financial Progress - 2018 Estimate Expenditure Financial progress Funding source (Rs. Mn) (Rs. Mn) (%) Capital expenditure 924.80 546.62 59 Recurrent expenditure 1,100.00 1,097.25 100 Total 2,024.80 1,643.87 81

Budget details of the Department in relation to the year 2018 are as follows

Table 10.4: Financial Progress of the Development Projects – 2018

Financial Object Estimate Expenditure Description progress as Code (Rs. Mn) (Rs.Mn) (%) Rehabilitation and Improvement of Capital Assets 284-01-01-2001 Building and Structures 2001-1 Ecotourism 7.00 5.12 73 Management 2001-2 Eco-development in and 33.0 26.08 79 out Protected Areas 284-01-01-2002 Plant, Machinery and 3.00 1.79 60 Equipment 284-01-01-2003 Vehicles 12.00 11.86 99 Acquisition of Capital Assets

Furniture and office 284-01-01-2102 9.10 8.88 97 equipment Plant, Machinery and 284-01-01-2103 1.00 1.00 100 Equipment 284-01-01-2104 Building and Structures 25.00 20.85 83 Surveying &

284-01-01-2105 Demarcation of 9.30 93 10.00 Boundaries Human Resource 284-01-01-2401 20.30 20.24 99 Development 284-01-01-00- Infrastructure 10.00 5.92 59 2506 Development 284-01-01-08- Construction of Electric 300.00 141.50 47 2105 Fence

284-01-01-09- Habitat enrichment for 35.00 20.66 59 2506 wildlife 284-01-01-10- Establishment of road 40.00 17.38 43 2506 network in PAs 284-01-01-11- Mitigation of human- 284.40 206.78 72 2105 elephant conflict Mitigation of human- elephant conflict – 284-01-01-11- Habitat enrichment of 40.00 33.38 83 2506 PAS & Community Outreach programme. Conservation of 284-01-01-13- endangered species of 20.00 4.15 21 2506 wildlife Development of Maduru 284-01-01-14- Oya, Galoya National 75.00 11.70 15.61 2506 Park Total 924.8 546.59 59

Table 10.5: Wildlife Preservation Fund Balance as at 2018.12.31 Description 2018 (Rs.) Balance on as Revenue at 2018.01.01 5,204,528,710.07

Receipt Park entry fees 2,196,351,635.95 Service charge 363,491,300.56 Vehicle entry charges 105,133,984.54 Communication Charges 643,245.84 Linen charges at circuit bungalows 3,299,787.50 Campsite occupation frees 1,845,073.72 Donations 4,605,626.96 Books, Magazine and Periodicals 66,371.43 Import & Export Permits for parts of Animal & Plant 842,400.00 Fines imposed by courts 44,685,850.00 Foster parent scheme – Elephant Transit Home 12,583,689.22 Registration of domestic elephants 15,000.00 Registration of tusks 19,500.00 Filming charges in National Parks 2,554,608.00 Timber & Fuel wood sales 2,291,240.07 Fisheries permit 126,873.87 Sales of Sands 19,748,454.35 Entry fee ETH 45,518,877.72 Interest on Investment 60,982,645.34 Sub Total 2,864,806,165.09

Payments Daily allowance for volunteer guides 66,474,350.00 Salary for casual labors 9,287,176.35 Traveling claims 32,417,824.39 Fuel 49,127,086.50 Incentives (Fines imposed by courts) 11,406,197.00 Burning of elephant carcasses 1,523,380.00 Compensation to damages by Wild Animals 29,867,384.95 Purchasing of thunder & serpent flare 85,005,280.00 Elephant drives 9,784,813.91 Animal foods 47,768,094.28 Service charges 297,577,204.54 Repairing of vehicles 40,424,823.15 Payment of electricity & water supply bills 10,125,431.70 Gun license 178,000.00 Conservation of endangered species 7,976,715.30 Radio Communication Network Frequency Charge 4,391,802.38 Laundry charges 1,246,556.00 Other expenditures 11,008,106.40 Maintenance of buildings & machinery 49,130,784.40 Medical supplies for the treatment of wild animals 4,066,005.92 Office equipment for N.P. 3,078,977.81 Hospital & Medical charges of officers 484,314.75 Improving Facilities of National Parks, Wildlife & 46,259,823.33 Visitors Purchase of vehicle 7,258,936.50 Circuit bungalows 6,990,789.39 Foreign training 37,507,011.85 Incentives for Wildlife field offices 67,828,191.18 Convention conferences 11,352,426.27 Outreach 2,958,828.36 Marine Conservation 3,733,045.07 Enrichment of habitats 6,877,340.66 Treasury Bills (Interest on investment) 60,982,645.34 Sub Total 1,024,099,347.68 Balance as at 2018.12.31 7,045,235,527.48

Chapter 11 Ecosystems Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP)

Environment System Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP) is being implemented by the Department of Wildlife Conservation and Department of Forest Conservation and an amount of 45 Mn USD has been allocated for this project. The main objective of this project is to develop and improve the Management process of internal and external lands, marine territories and wetland eco systems of selected reserves in Sri Lanka. 11.1 Main Project Components

 Component 1: Pilot Landscape Planning & Management The component facilitates Planning and implantation of activities in two selected biodiversity rich landscapes (a wet Zone and a dry Zone) as a model of learning exercise with unique ecological, cultural and socio- economics characteristics. Landscape Management plans include habitat improvement and biodiversity enhancement of protected Areas (PAs) along with incorporating GOSL’s national and sectional plans. Support stakeholder cooperation to identify the challenges, opportunities and needs in the application of management strategies and strengthen sustainable land use management and planning by providing technical assistance, training and capacity building to develop the guiding frame work for landscape-level management planning and support the piloting of landscape planning and management through: 1. Identification of ecosystem conservation issues/changes across the landscape without considering various administrative boundaries. 2. Defining opportunities and constraints for conservation action within the landscape. 3. Identification of effective ecological network. 4. Identification of measures to secure the integrity of ecosystems and viable population of species. 5. Developing rapid assessment system for landscape scale ecosystem quality including the identification of high conservation of value ecosystem 6. Setting out an effective stakeholder negotiation framework for land resources

use decisions and for balancing the trade-offs inherent in such landscape approaches 7. Recognizing and using overlapping cultural, social and governance “landscape” within the biologically defined areas. 8. Developing comprehensive landscape management plans for implementation.

 Component 2: Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Human – Elephant co –Existence This component promotes productive biodiversity compatible livelihood activities to reduce forest destruction. Planning the use of natural resources and aiming to transform Human Elephant conflict into Human Elephant Co –Existence by addressing the needs of the communities living in close association with the wildlife in the adjacent areas of protected Areas (PAS)  Component 3: Project Area Management and institutional capacity Building Support demand-driven intervention in protected Areas(Pas) in accordance with the Fauna & flora Protection ordinance, and forest ordinance ,strengthen institutional capacity and investment capability for conservation and management, and provide assistance to develop the long –term financial sustainability for managing protected Areas(PAs).  Component 4:Project Management This component shall finance the Project Management Unit (PMU) and implementation agencies in project management, project monitoring and evaluation, through the provision of incremental operating funds, consulting services, transportation, equipment and training of administrators covering range of topics, such as administration, planning budgeting, fiduciary activities, safeguards and monitoring and reporting on project implementation.

11.2 Projects to be implemented under the Department of Wildlife Conservation

 Conducting Diploma Course in Wildlife Management The Department of wildlife conservation (DWC) conducts a nine months diploma course in wildlife management for wildlife rangers to enhance their Capacity through National wildlife Research and Training Centre (NWRTC) located at Girithale. The diploma course was initially held in 1993 with the technical 70

assistance of wildlife institute of India (WII) with the objective of imparting knowledge to the officers on conserving wildlife resources. At the beginning two courses were conducted by the WII and then by with the collaboration of the university of Colombo (UOC). Two courses were conducted by the University and then from the NWRTC.  Habitat Management Plan for Yala Complex (Yala & Lunugamvehera National Park) Key objectives of the project are to increase the habitat quality of the park by removing IAS in 1000 ha and maintaining IAS removed 1500 ha by 2020 and enhancing carrying capacity of the UNP for elephant and other mega herbivores through increased fodder availability.  Habitat Management in Udawalawe National Park This proposal ensures the broad spectrum of actions to ensure favorable habitats available for elephants. Other mega herbivores also benefited by this plan as they also may get favorable habitats as a result.  Introduction of Smart Patrolling Tool for Wildlife Protected Areas of sri lanka The Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) is a globally used computer application for measuring, evaluating and improving the effectiveness of wildlife law enforcement patrols and site base conservation activities. SMART Tool help the patrolling group to collect field date while patrolling, which can be used for evaluation, planning and implementation for a better protection. It was observed that introduction of SMART to law enforcement strategic used in WLPAs in sri lanaka also will help in future strengthening the effort to ensure the protection of wildlife resources therein.  Development of Water Sources in Yala The main objective o this project is to minimize wildlife migration in to human habitation. This will be addressed by increasing water availability and spatial distribution of water sources for animals by construction and rehabilitation of water bodies, enhancing biodiversity through creating new wetland habitats, enhancing the quality of the habitat and increasing habitat utilization of animals in the park. 71

 Assessment of wild Elephant Distribution, Ranging Pattern and Monitoring The main objective of the project are development of comprehensive database and reports regular on elephant distribution and ranging pattern while establishing system for continuous monitoring of wild elephant distribution in sri lanaka, establishment of monitoring units at the Department of wildlife conservation (DWC) head office and WASL with required equipment and trained staff establishment of elephant health monitoring program at the regional level.

 Establishment of 2nd Holding Ground at Lunugamwehera National park for Translocation of Violent Elephants Mitigate the Human Elephant conflict by providing an elephant holding ground where Violent elephant can be held as free ranging elephant under natural wilderness condition in an area of around 3000 ha, with the ultimate aim of rehabilitation and possibly return to the wild as fully free ranging elephant.

 Protection of Gal-Oya National Park The goal of the project is to long term conservation of natural resources and habitats in GNP is achieved to ensure long term viability of elephant and the other components of biodiversity.

11.3 Progress of the activities carried out by this Project in year 2018

 Component 2a

Table: 11.1: Development of the livelihood of the people around the wildlife conservation areas.

Estimate - Financial Physical Activities 2018 (Rs. Mn) Progress Progress % Children park for Yahangala North 60 at Bundala N.P. 0.48 0.48 Self-employment project for 60 Nediyagamvila at Bundala N.P. Koonwelana Drinking water project 60 in Bundala N.P.

 Component 2b

Table: 11.2: Minimizing the harms caused by the wild elephants through Elephant - Man coexistence

Estimate - Financial Activities 2018 Physical Progress % Progress (Rs. Mn) Elephant Survey 50.63 50.22 2Nos. Workshops was completed for all Ads, Agreement signed with the University of Peradeniya for DNA analysis. Monitoring the 39.00 38.96 40nos. of Radio collars were migration patterns of imported by the PMU.(80)% the wild elephants Establishment of 20.07 17.51  Designing & construction fence EHG at post.Purchasing fence equipment. Lunugamwehera ( Procurement ongoing4%). National Park  Construction of internal & service road.Works in progress (15%)  Rehabilitation of 5nos. tanks (40%) HEC Mitigation of 10.72 10.05  08nos. of awareness programs Kurunegala District completed in Galgamuwa area.  28km length of fence were completed at Ganediulwewa.  purchasing 100Km length of fence equipment.

 Component 3a

Table: 11.3: Conservation and Management of Wildlife Reserve areas

Estimate - Financial Tasks 2018 Physical Progress % Progress (Rs. Mn) Yala National Park 12.50 12.22 Cleaning of 04 nos. of Galkemas(90%) Enhancing water 10 Concrete water pits (80%). 03 Small sources tank(80%). Using SMART 2.60 2.57  Basic training program & Field training patrolling to were completed in 07 national park. minimize the  Currently, 07 base stations are installed wildlife crimes at Yala, Galoya, Lunugamwehera and 73

happening in wild Udawalawe. SMART patrolling has life conservation commenced the second stage. sites.

Habitat 35.50 35.01  AIS Management Plan was completed. management in  140 hectares of invasive plants have Udawalawa been removed. 260 Ha. work is in National Park progress(35%).  Procurement of equipment for the Project Management Unit has been completed. Habitat 32.00 31.13  AIS Management Plan was completed Management in  Purchased of 04Nos. of Tractors with Yala & slashers Lunugamwehera  140 ha of invasive plants have been National Parks removed. 260 ha work is being done (35%).

Galoya National 0.20 0.13  Rapid social assessment and report Park completed  Construction of range office at Mullegama. Agreement signed and work in progress  Radio communication system and Solar power system for Namaloya Beat office. - Procurement ongoing .

 Component 3c

Table: 11.4: Improvement of instituional capacity and investment capacity

Tasks Estimate - Financial Physical Progress 2018 Progress (Rs. Mn) Wild Lanka Symposium 2.80 2.72 Successfully completed 2018 Program

Institutional Strengthening  Office equipment purchased for and capacity building Department project unit including purchasing of (Photocopy machine, Laptops, equipment & vehicles Laser jet color printers, steel file cupboard, steel Almirah ,Desktop 105.90 105.83 computers,Multimedia Projectors, Single beds , Mosquito Nets)  Five double cabs and one jeep have been purchased.

Diploma Course in One course has been completed. Wildlife Conservation and 54.90 54.84 The second course will be Management prepared. Preparation of Guide Agreement Singed for DNA Books and identification 10.0 10.0 analysis. Method for Key species

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Annex 02

Wildlife Protected Areas in Sri Lanka

Strict Natural Reserve S.N.R. Area/ha Date of Declaration 1. Hakgala 1142.00 1938.02.25 2. Yala 28905.00 1938.03.01 3. Ritigala 1528.00 1941.11.07 Sub Total 31575.00

National Park N.P Area/ha Date of Declaration 4. Ruhuna(Yala)N.P. 97881.00 1938.02.25 5. Wilpattuwa 131667.00 1938.02.25 6. Gal Oya 25900.00 1954.02.12 7. Udawalawa 30821.00 1972.06.30 8. Maduruoya 58850.00 1983.11.09 9. Wasgamuwa 37063.00 1984.08.07 10.Flood Plains 17350.00 1984.08.08 11.Somawathiya 37646.00 1986.09.02 12.Horton Plains 3160.00 1988.03.16 13.Bundala 6216.00 1993.01.04 14.Lunugamwehera 23499.00 1995.12.08 15.Minneriya 8889.00 1997.08.12 16.Kaudulla 6900.00 2002.04.01 17.Hikkaduwa 102.00 2002.10.08 18.Pigeon Island 471.00 2003.06.04 19.Horagolla 13.00 2004.07.28 20.Anganmedilla 7529.00 2006.06.06 21.Galwaysland 29.24 2006.05.18 22.Kumana(Yala-East) 35665.00 2006.09.05 23.Lahugala-Kitulana 5131.00 2006.07.20 24.Ussangoda 349.00 2010.05.06 25.Horowupatana 1698.76 2011.12.06 26.Madu Road 63816.00 2015.06.22 27.Chundikulam 19565.33 2015.06.22 28.Delft 1846.28 2015.06.22 Sub Total 622057.61

Marine National Park 29.Adam's Bridge 18990.000 2015.06.22

Nature Reserve N.R. Area/ha Date of Declaration 30.Trikonamadu 25019.00 1986.10.24 31. Riverine 824.00 1991.07.31 32. Minneriya_Giritale i. Block 2 1924.00 1993.06.25 ii. Block 3 4745.00 1995.07.07 iii. Block 4 8336.00 1997.09.01 77

33. Wetahirakanda 3229.00 2002.06.07 34. Peak Wilderness 12979.00 2007.09.21 35. Vedithalativu 29180.00 2016.03.01 36. Nargerkovil 7882.00 2016.03.01 37. Nayaru 4464.35 2017.01.24 38. Nandikadal 4141.67 2017.01.24 Sub Total 102724.02

Sanctuary SAN Area/ha Date of Declaration 39. Wilpattu_North 632.00 1938.02.25 40. Telwatta 1425.00 1938.02.25 41. Weerawila_Tissa 4164.00 1938.05.27 42. Katagamuwa 1004.00 1938.05.27 43. Polonnaruwa 1522.00 1938.05.27 44. Tangamallei 132.00 1938.05.27 45. Mihintale 1000.00 1938.05.27 46. Kataragama 838.00 1938.05.27 47. Anuradhapura 3501.00 1938.05.27 48. Udawattakelle 104.00 1938.07.29 49. Rocky islets(Ambalangoda) 1.00 1940.10.25 50. Peakwilderness 22379.00 1940.10.25 51. Kurulukelle 113.00 1941.03.14 52. Welhilla_ketagilla 134.00 1949.02.18 53. Kokkilai 1995.00 1951.05.18 54. Senanayakasamudraya 9324.00 1954.02.12 55. Galoya North East(Ampara) 12432.00 1954.02.12 56. Galoya South West 15281.00 1954.02.12 57. Giant`s Tank 4330.00 1938.02.23 58. Vavunikulam 4856.00 1963.06.21 59. Sagamam 616.00 1963.06.21 60. Padawiya Tank 6475.00 1963.06.21 61. Navel Headworks 16896.69 2009.07.13 62. Great Sober & Little Sober Island 65.00 1963.06.21 63. Kimbulwanaoya 497.00 1963.06.21 64. Mahakandarawa 5193.00 1966.12.09 65. Seruwila_Allei 15540.00 1970.10.09 66. Maimbulkanda_Nittambuwa 24.00 1972.10.31 67. Paraitivu 970.00 1973.05.18 68. Honduwa_Island 9.00 1973.11.19 69. Buddangala 1841.00 1974.11.01 70. Rawanaella 1932.00 1979.05.18 71. Medinduwa 1.00 1980.06.06 72. Kalametiya 2525.00 1984.06.28 73. Sri jayawardenapura 449.00 1985.01.09 74. Victoriya_Randenigala_Rantambe 42087.00 1987.01.30 75. Parapatuwa Nuns island 190.00 1988.08.17 76. Kahalla_Pallekelle 21690.00 1989.07.01 77. Sigiriya 5099.00 1990.01.26 78. Bellanwila_Attidiya 372.00 1990.07.25 79. Bar Reef island(welipara) 30670.00 1992.04.03 78

80. Nimalawa 1066.00 1993.02.18 81. Madunagala 995.00 1993.06.30 82. Muturajawela Block i 1029.00 1996.10.31 Block ii 257.00 1996.10.31 83. Anawilundawa 1397.00 1997.06.11 84. Elahera_Giritale 14035.00 2000.01.13 85. Dahaiyagala 2685.00 2002.06.07 86. Rumassala 171.00 2003.01.03 87. Elluwilayaya 186.00 2003.09.11 88. Tabbowa 2193.00 2002.07.19 89. Kiralakelle 310.00 2003.09.08 90. Kiramaoya 5.00 2004.10.06 91. Kudumbigala-Panama 6534.00 2006.02.20 92. Wilmanna 3340.00 2006.06.30 93. Godawaya 232.00 2006.05.25 94. Rekawa 271.00 2006.05.25 95. Maduganga 2300.00 2006.07.17 96. Madampawila 1217.75 2007.09.21 97 Vankellei 4839.00 2008.09.08 98.Galway's Land 1.00 1938.05.27 Sub Total 281372.44

Jungle Corridor

101. Kaudulla_Minneriya 8777.00 2004.06.01

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Annex 3

CATEGORY : APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT(2018) Form : A Financial Performance (Rs. In '000) Physical Performance Description Current Year Previous Variations Over Output(Service/Goods) Current Year's Previous Variations Over Year Previous output Years Budgeted Actual Actual Budgeted Year Actual Type/class Measure Targeted Actual Output Targeted Previous Years Actual Programme Title and No . 01. Operational Activities

Project Title and No. : 01.Administration & Establishment Services

Expenditure : Recurrent Expenditure * Personal Emoluments 880,900 880,666 871,844 (234) 8,822 Personal No.of 2335 1792 1809 543 -17 Emolumen Employees ts

* Other Recurrent 219,100 216,578 246,040 (2,522) (29,462)

Total 1,100,000 1,097,244 1,117,884 (2,756) ( 20,640) Capital Expenditure 924,800 546,617 662,692 (378,183) (116,075)

Total Expenditure 2,024,800 1,643,861 1,780,576 (380,939) (136,715)

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CATEGORY : REVENUE ACCOUNTS(2018) Form : B Financial Performance (Rs. In '000) Physical Performance

Description Arrears of Current Year Previous Variations Over Arrears of Output(Service/Goods) Current Year's Previous Variations Over

Revenue Years Previous Revenue Output Years as at Budgeted Actual Actual Budgeted Years as at Type/class Measure Targeted Actual Actual Targeted Previous 01.01.2018 Actual 31.12.2015 Years Actual Revenue Codes 20.03.02.06 Nil 25,000 24,615 22,971 (385) 1,644 Nil Foreign No. of 0 - Visitors Visitors 1,100,435 942,026 158,409

Local No. of 0 1,610,788 1,440,818 - 169,970 Visitors Visitors

Total Revenue 25,000 24,615 22,971 (385) 1,644

CATEGORY : ADVANCE ACCOUNTS (2018) Form : C Financial Performance (Rs. In '000) Physical Performance Rs. 000 Description Current Year Previous Variations Over Output(Service/Goods) Current Year's Previous Variations Over Year Prescribed Previous output Years Prescribed Actual Actual Year Type/class Measure Targeted Actual Output Targeted Previous Actual Actual Years Actual

Type: Distress Applicant 489 505 (489) (16) Loans …...Advance Account Flood Relief Applicant 0 18 0 - Loans Account Title and Bicycle Applicant 3 3 (3) 0 No.: Public Officers Loans

Advance Account Festival Applicant 831 967 (831) (136) No 28401 Loans Special Applicant 80 79 (80) 1 Loans Maximum 65,000 64,932 64,965 (35) (33) Expenditure Limit Minimum Receipt 39,000 41,072 39,879 879 1,193 Limit

Maximum Debit Limit 204,000 187,269 166,185 (37,815) 21,084 Maximum Liability

Form CATEGORY : FUND ACCOUNTS (2018) : D Financial Performance (Rs. '000) Physical Performance Description Current Year Previous Variations Over Output(Service/Goods) Current Year's Previous Variations Over Year Previous output Years Year Budgeted Actual Actual Budgetd Actual Type/class Measure Targeted Actual Output Targeted Previous Years Actual Type: Foreign No. of 1,100,435 942,026 - 158,409 ……Fund Account Visitors Visitors Local No. of Account Title and No. 1,610,788 1,440,818 - 169,970 Visitors Visitors Wildlife Preservation fund Tracker No. of …...6000.0.0.6.20 319 360 - (4) Fees people Elephant No.of 10 32 - (12) Revenue drive Elephants Service No.of 1815 1826 - (11) Operational 2,663,964 2,840,553 2,402,673 176,589 437,880 charge Employees Non Operational 2,663,964 2,840,553 2,402,673 176,589 437,880 Recurrent Expenditure : Operational 1,509,575 969,411 856,184 (540,164) 113,227 : Non Operational Total Recurrent Expenditure 1,509,575 969,411 856,184 (540,164) 113,227 Income Over Expenditure 1,154,389 1,871,142 1,546,489 716,753 324,653 Capital Expenditure

Net Worth (3,914,950) 8,279,929 6,401,170 (12,194,879) 1,878,759