Table of Contents Tables

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLES ...... v

FIGURES ...... viii

INTRODUCTION ...... 1

Chapter 01

PLANNING & ICT DIVISION

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

1.2. Performance 2017...... 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 2017. .... 11

2.5.Declaration of Wildlife Protected Areas in 2017 ...... 13

Chapter 03

LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

3.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 14

3.2.Performance Detail...... 14

3.2.1. Implementation of Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance ...... 14

3.3. Payment of DWC field staff who participate wildlife crime detection 16

3.4. Other Activities...... 16 Chapter 04

ELEPHANT CONSERVATION DIVISION

4.1.Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 19

4.2.Performance in detail...... 19

4.2. 1 Human Elephant Conflict (HEC) ...... 19

4.2.2. Electric Fencing Program ...... 21

4.2.3. Distribution of Thunder Flare and Serpent Flare - 2017 ...... 24

4.2.4. Compensation Scheme for Damages Caused by Wild Elephants ...... 24

4.2.5. Capture and Translocation of Elephants - 2017 ...... 26

4.2.6. Elephant Drives - 2017 ...... 26

4.3. The measures taken to minimize the human-elephant conflict- 2017 ...... 26

Chapter 05

RESEARCH & TRAINING DIVISION

5.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 27

5.2. Researches...... 27

5.3. Training...... 28

5.4. Extension, Education and Interpretation...... 31

5.5. Publicity Programs...... 31

Chapter 06

VISITOR SERVICES, ECOTOURISM & COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIVISION

6.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 33

6.2.Performance in detail...... 33

6.2.1. Visitors and Revenue ...... 33

6.2.2. Volunteer Guides ...... 37

6.3.Community Outreach...... 38

6.3.1. Performance in Detail ...... 38

6.3.2. Special Projects & Programs implemented by Community Outreach Division – 2017 ...... 38

Chapter 07

WILDLIFE HEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION

7.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 42

7.2. Performance in 2017...... 42

Chapter 08

ENGEENERING DIVISION

8.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 45

8.2. Construction and Repairing of DWC Buildings...... 45

8.3. Development of Road Network...... 51

Chapter 09

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

9.1. Main Activities and Responsibilities...... 54

9.2. New Recruitments and promoting criteria...... 54

9.2.1. Staff recruitments...... 54

9.2.2. Promotions...... 54

9.2.3. Approved public administration circulars for recruitment and promotion procedures ...... 55

9.3 Efficiency Bar Examinations...... 55

9.4. Disciplinary actions...... 55

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9.5. Providing benefits of Agrahara...... 55

9.6. Pension paid and death compensation ...... 56

9.7. Accidents Compensations...... 57

9.8. Loan...... 57

Chapter 10

FINANCE DIVISION

10.1. Prime Activities and Responsibilities...... 58

10.2 . Purchase of Furniture and Office Equipment...... 58 10.3. Wildlife Preservation Fund (WPF)...... 59

10.4. Financial Progress – 2017...... 60

Chapter 11

Ecosystems Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP) 11.1. Main Project Components...... 64

11.2 . Projects to be implemented under the Department of Wildlife Conservation 65

11.3. Progress of the tasks fulfilled by this Project in year 2017 ...... 67

LIST TABLES Table 1.1: Progress of Action Plan Activities – 2017 ...... 8 Table 2.1: Boundary Demarcation - 2017 ...... 9 Table 2.2: Establishment / Rehabilitation of Sign Boards – 2017 ...... 10 Table 2.3: Management of Grasslands in Protected Area – 2017...... 11 Table 2.4: Removal of Invasive Species in Protected Area – 2017 ...... 12 Table 2.5: Construction and Rehabilitation of Water Holes - 2017 ...... 12 Table 2.6: Removal of under growth/ Under growth maintenance - 2017 ...... 12 Table 2.7: Maintenance of Fire Belts in Protected Area – 2017 ...... 13 Table 2.8: Other Development Activities – 2017 ...... 13 Table 2.9: Detail of EIA initiated by DWC 13 Table 2.10: Gazette Notification for declaration of Wildlife ProtecteAreas in 2017 by DWC ...... 13 Table 3.1: Number of Cases on Wildlife Crimes Prosecuted – 2017 ...... 15 Table 3.2: Number of Import and Export Permits Issued (2012-2017) ...... 17 Table 3.3: Progress of Development programs under the Action Plan for 2017 .... 18 Table 4.1: Elephant Deaths Distribution of Wildlife Regions from 2013-2017 ..... 19 Table 4.2: Causes for Elephant Deaths - 2017 ...... 20 Table 4.3: Annual Number of Human Deaths due to Elephant Attacks (2013 - 2017) ...... 20 Table 4.4: Categorization of Human Deaths due to Elephant Attacks ...... 21 Table 4.5: Regional Distribution of Property Damages (2013-2017)...... 21 Table 4.6: Regional Distribution of Human Physical Damages (2013-2017) ...... 22

Table 4.7: New Electric Fences Erected in 2017 ...... 22

Table 4.8: Procurement of Thunder Flares and Serpent Flares - 2017 ...... 24

Table 4.9: Distribution of the Thunder Flares and Serpent Flares - 2017 ...... 24

Table 4.10: Change the maximum limits for the approved compensation payments 25 Table 4.11: Details of the payment of Compensation in 2017 ...... 26

Table 4.12: Capture and Translocation of Elephants - 2017 ...... 26

Table 4.13: Elephant Drives - 2017 ...... 26

Table 4.14: Progress of Development programs under the Action Plan for 2017 26

Table 5.1: Research Studies Undertaken by DWC Staff - 2017 ...... 27

Table 5.2: Collaborative Research Projects - 2017 ...... 28

Table 5.3: Special Short Term Training Programs Conducted for Wildlife Officers ...... 28

Table 5.4: The Training programs conducted by outside organizations ...... 29

Table 5.5: Regular Training Programs conducted by NWTRC-2017 ...... 29

Table 5.6: Foreign Training Programs Participated by Wildlife Officers- 2017 29

Table 5.7: Seminars, Exhibitions and Awareness Programs Conducted - 2017 ..... 31

Table 5.8: Publication of 2017 under Departmental Financial Provision ...... 32

Table 5.9: Publication of 2017 under outside organizations ...... 32

Table 5.10: Media programmes – 2017 ...... 32

Table 6.1: Annual Income from Visitor Services – 2017 ...... 33

Table 6.2: Visitor Summary - 2017 ...... 35

Table 6.3: Progress of Ecotourism Activities-2017 ...... 38

Table 6.4: Progress of HSBC Clean –Up Project- 2017 39 Table 6.5 Progress of Ecotourism Activities-2017 ...... 39

Table 7.1: Animal Treatments - 2017 ...... 42

Table 7.2: Post-mortem Examinations - 2017 ...... 43

Table 7.3: Progress of Action Plan Activities - 2017 ...... 44

Table 8.1: Repairing of DWC Buildings – 2017 ...... 45

Table 8.2: Construction of New Buildings - 2017 ...... 49

Table 8.3: Rehabilitation of PA Road Network - 2017 ...... 52

Table 9.1: Recruitments - 2017 ...... 54

Table 9.2: Efficiency Bar Examinations - 2017 ...... 55

Table 9.3: Agrahara insurance payments ...... 56

Table 9.4: Pension paid and death compensation ...... 56

Table 9.5: Accidents Compensations ...... 57

Table 9.6: Loan Facilities - 2017 ...... 57

Table 10.1: Procurement of office equipments, furniture, plant, machinery and equipments –2017 ...... 59

Table 10.2: Expenditure of Wildlife Preservation Fund 2013 to 2017 ...... 59

Table 10.3: Total Financial Progress - 2017 ...... 60

Table 10.4: Budget Details of the Department – 2017 ...... 60

Table 10.5: Wildlife Preservation Fund Balance as on 2017.12.31 ...... 61

Table 11.1: Development of the livelihood of the people around the wildlife conservation areas (6 Mn USD) ...... 67

Table 11.2: Minimizing the harms caused by the wild elephants through Elephant - Man coexistence 11 Mn USD 68

Table 111.3: Conservation and Management of Wildlife Reserve areas (11.6 Mn USD) 68

Table 11.4: Enhancement of Eco friendly tourism in the wildlife conservation sites (6 Mn USD) 69

Table 11.5: Improvement of instituional capacity and investment capacity ( 6.6 Mn USD) 69

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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 3.1: Number of Court Cases for the period of (2013-2017) ...... 15

Figure 3.2: Revenue from Fines Imposed by Courts (2013-2017) ...... 16

Figure 3.3 Payments of rewards(2013-2017)...... 16

Figure 6.1: Annual imcome from Visitor services (2011 – 2017) ...... 36

Figure 6.2: Visitor Category Distribution – 2017 ...... 36

Figure 6.3: Monthly Visitor Distribution 2017 ...... 36

Figure 6.4: Annual Visitation 2011-2017 ...... 36

Figure 6.5: Annual Number of Volunteer Guides deployed for Visitor Service ...... 36

APPENDICES

Annex I...... 70

Annex II ...... 71

Annex III ...... 74

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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 2017 Strict Natural Reserve 03 National National Park 26 Reserve Nature Reserve 09 Jungle Corridors 01 Total 39 Sanctuary 62 Grand Total 101

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 2016, through tourism in WLPAs, exceeded Rs 2500 million.

Upper catchments of the major rivers of Sri Lanka, viz.Mahaweli, Kalu, Kelani and Walawe 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 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. Accordingly, the chapters 11 of this Report show the progress made by the project in 2017.

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 2017 Rs. 758 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 and 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 87% 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 2017

Following major activities were carried out during the year 2017.

 Preparation of Action Plan Work program including Action Plan of the department for the year 2017 was prepared and submitted to Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife.

 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 Sustainable Development and Wildlife. 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 2017 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.  Radio Communication Network Necessary development and upgrading were carried out to improve coverage and to ensure uninterrupted connectivity of the radio communication system. 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.

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

 WILDLANKA Symposium “WILDLANKA Symposium”-2017 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 two days in relation to the identified theme on “Climate Change and Conservation” on 15th and 16th August 2017 at Taj Samudra, Colombo. 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 75 presentations and interesting among them 5 is form department and 10 are from foreigners.

 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 2017 first Volume was published on 2nd February on world wetland day and second volume was published on 1st October.  Progress of Action Plan Activities - 2017 Table 1.1 indicates the progress of action plan activities implemented by Planning & ICT division in 2017.

Table 1.1: Progress of Action Plan Activities - 2017

S. Activity Physical Financial No Progress Progress(Rs. (%) Mn.) 01 Virusgard for 190 computers 60% 0.30 02 Updating of Ticket Issuing Computer System 29% 0.23 (Automation of National Park) 03 Updating the information communication system 09% 0.07 04 Updating of the telecommunication system 39% 0.14 05 Establishing a new computer network for 100% 0.66 Kataragama, Lunugamwehera, Ampara, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. Total 1.40

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 2017.  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 – 2017 Wildlife Protected Area Total Region length demarcated Head Office Purchase of boundary posts 2500 Kilinochchiya Boundary demarcation in Delft NP 06k.m Boundary demarcation in Chundikulam NP 17.5 k.m East Boundary demarcation in Lahugala NP 30 k.m Puttalam Boundary demarcation in Kotuaththawala Sanctuary 2.4 k.m Central Boundary demarcation in Ride Side of Samanala NR 42.5 k.m Western Boundary demarcation in Madugaga Sanctuary 15 k.m Boundary demarcation in Rathgama bay Sanctuary 15 k.m

Total Allocation - Rs. 12.37Mn Expenditure - Rs.10.58 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 – 2017 No. of Wildlife Name of protected area Office sign Total Region Boards Kilinochchiya Establishment of sign Boards in 6‟ x 4‟- 04 10 Chundikulam Sanctuary 4‟ x 2‟- 06 Establishment of sign Boards in Kokilai 6‟ x 4‟- 04 10 Sanctuary 4‟ x 2‟- 06 Establishment of sign Boards in Delft NP 6‟ x 4‟- 03 08 4‟ x 2‟- 05 Establishment of sign Boards in 6‟ x 4‟- 03 08 Vaunikulam Sanctuary 4‟ x 2‟- 05 Establishment of sign Boards in Nagarkovil 01 NR Polonnaruwa Establishment of sign Boards in Sigiriya 6‟ x 4‟- 06 Sanctuary 4‟ x 2‟- 05 11 Establishment of sign Boards in Elahara 6‟ x 4‟-10 10 Girithale Sanctuary Establishment of sign Boards in 6‟ x 4‟- 02 02 Angammadilla NP Establishment of sign Boards in Minneriya 6‟ x 4‟- 08 16 NP 4‟ x 2‟- 08 Establishment of sign Boards in Park 10 Entrance office Southern Establishment of sign Boards in Kiralakele 6‟ x 4‟- 05 13 Sanctuary 4‟ x 2‟- 08 Establishment of sign Boards in in 6‟ x 4‟- 10 10 Weerawila Sanctuary Vauniya Establishment of sign Boards in Madu 8‟ x 4‟ 01 Sanctuary Establishment of sign Boards in Vauniya 01 Ranger office Establishment of sign Boards in Madu 01 office Establishment of sign Boards in 10 Medavachchiya Central Establishment of sign Boards in Rawanaella 6‟ x 4‟- 05 06 sanctuary 4‟ x 2‟- 01 Establishment of sign Boards in peak 6‟ x 4‟-08 08 wildness sanctuary 10

Western Establishment of sign Boards in 6‟ x 4‟-11 11 Muthurajawela Sanctuary Uva Establishment of sign Boards in 6‟ x 4‟- 04 10 Katagamuwa Sanctuary 4‟ x 2‟- 06 Puttalama Establishment of sign Boards in 6‟ x 4‟-01 01 Pibidunigama Establishment of sign Boards in 5‟ x 3‟- 01 03 Kotuatthawala 4‟ x 2‟- 02 Establishment of sign Boards in 4‟ x 2‟-02 02 Galkiriyagama Eastern Establishment of sign Boards in Lahugala 6‟ x 4‟- 07 19 NP 4‟ x 2‟- 12 Establishment of sign Boards in Manmunei 5‟ x 3‟-01 01 Range Office Establishment of sign Boards in Wellawai 5‟ x 3‟-01 01 Range Office Establishment of sign Boards in Kiran 5‟ x 3‟-01 01 Establishment of sign Boards in Kumana 22 NP Establishment of sign Boards in Damana 6‟ x 4‟- 02 02 Range Establishment of sign Boards in Lahugala 06 NP Total Allocation (Rs.) - 7.63 Mn. Expenditure (Rs.) - 5.17 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 2017.

Table 2.3: Management of Grasslands and cultivation in Protected Area 2017

Wildlife Region Protected Area Extent Polonnaruwa Management of grassland by Slasher - 100(ha) Minneriya NP Northwest Planting Mango trees 350 Nos. of plants East Management of grassland in Lahugala NP 9.5(ha) Management of grassland inYala NP 05(ha) Uva Management of grassland in 10(ha) Lunugamvehera NP

Total Allocation (Rs.) - 2.79Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 1.45Mn

Table 2.4: Removal of Invasive Species in Protected Area – 2017 Wildlife Region Protected Area Extent (ha) Southern Removal of Lantana in Udawalawe NP 57.5 Removal of invasive plant species in Bundala NP 08 Removal of invasive plant species in Udawalawe NP 3.5 Uva Removal of Lantana in Lunugamwehera NP 50 Anuradhapura Removal of Lantana in Horawpatana NP 15 Total Allocation (Rs.) - 8.64Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 6.48Mn

Table 2.5: Construction and Rehabilitation of Water Bodies- 2017 Wildlife Protected Area New Rehabilitations Solar Water Region construction (Nos.) Supply (Nos.) System Activities Kilinochchiya Kilinochchiya 01 Polonnaruwa Minneriya NP 05 Sigiriya Sanctuary 01 Eastern Lahugala NP 05 01 Gal Oya 03 03 Uva Yala NP 01 Lunugamvehera NP 02 Southern Udawalawe NP 04 Bundala NP 01 Anuradhapura Wilpathtu NP 01 Horowpattana NP 01 Total 18 10 01 Total Allocation (Rs.) 77.87Mn Expenditure (Rs.) 60.86Mn

Table 2.6: Removal of under growth/ under growth maintenance - 2017 Wildlife Region Protected Area Extent(ha) Polonnaruwa Removal of under growth in Minneriya NP 20 Southern Removal of under growth in Udawalawa NP 30 Removal of under growth in Lahugala NP 47 Eastern Removal of under growth in Galoya NP 12 Uva Removal of under growth in Yala NP 37.5 Total Allocation (Rs.) - 4.77Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 4.54Mn

Table 2.7: Maintenance of Fire Belts in Protected Area – 2017 Wildlife Region Protected Area Extent (km) Puttlama Create fire belt in Anadavilluva Sanctuary 05(ha) Total Allocation (Rs.) - 1.35Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 0.10Mn Table 2.8: Other Development Activities – 2017 Wildlife Region Protected Area Activities Head Office Colombo World Wetlands Day Western Marine Conservation Construction of 2 Tanks and an Center-Dodanduwa Hatchery for Turtles Conservation Anuradapura Horowpattana NP Construction of a Well at Horowpathana National Park Uva Lunugamwehera NP Water supply activities in the drought season Total Allocation (Rs.) - 4.58Mn Expenditure (Rs.) - 4.12Mn 2.4. Detail of Environment Assessment for Proposed Development projects in 2017.

As project approving agency DWC has completed Environment Impact Assessments for Proposed Development projects forwarded by various project Proponent in 2017.

Table 2.9 Detail of EIA initiated by DWC

Progress of Proposed Development project EIA Process Proposed Magal Ganga Mini Hydro Power Project Approved Rectification of land slide along peradeniya-Badulla- Chenkaladi Approved road (A 005) at Hakgala between No75/5 and 76/5 Proposed rugged excavation projects Approved 2.5. Declaration of Wildlife Protected Areas in 2017

Table 2.10Gazette Notification for declaration of Wildlife Protected Areas in 2017 by DWC

No. Protected Area Date of Gazette Notification 01 Nayaru Nature Reservation 2017.01.24 02 Nandikadal Nature Reservation 2017.01.24 03 Kodigahakanda Sanctuary 2017.10.03 04 Kotuattawala Sanctuary 2017.02.23

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 Eight hundred and thirty one (1048 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. 34,900,400.00 Total number of court case reported at each region within year prosecuted in 2017 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 2013 to 2017 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 – 2017 Wildlife Region No. of Cases Anuradhapura 119 Central 80 Eastern 140 North - Western 146 Southern 114 Uva 150 Western 17 Polonnaruwa 183 Vauniya 21 Kilinochchi 08 Trincomale 37 Flying Squad (Head Office) 09 Puttalam 24 Total for 2017 1048

Number of Court Cases for the period of (2013-2017) 1200

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800

600

400

Number of Court Cases Court of Number 200

0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year

Figure 3.1: Number of Court Cases for the period of (2013-2017)

Revenue from Fines Imposed by Courts (2013-2017) 40000000 35000000

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25000000 20000000

15000000 RevenueRs. 10000000 5000000 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year

Figure 3.2: Revenue from Fines Imposed by Courts (2013-2017)

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

Payments of rewards(2013-2017) 14000000 12000000

10000000 8000000 6000000

RewardsRs. 4000000 2000000 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year

Figure 3.3: Payments of rewards(2013-2017)

3.4. Other Activities

 International Conventions DWC is the Management authority for the following international conventions, to which Sri Lanka is signatory. 16

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 (2012-2017)

Number of Permits Issued Income Year CITIES FFPO (Rs. Mn.) 2012 616 132 0.491 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

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 2017 Financial S.No. Activity Physical Progress Progress (Rs.Mn) Training programs on Court Two awareness 0.17 1 procedures-(3 Days) &On map programs for the reading Training Course –( 03 days) Court officers 2 Identification of Samples Completed 0.05 6500 ammunition 0.61 3 Procurement of ammunitions bought 4 Combined patrolling –(in All Zones) Completed 1.14 5 Preparation of gun mounting racks 17 were prepared 1.39 Total 3.36

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 2013-2017 Annual No of Elephant Death Wildlife Region Total 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Anuradhapura 49 32 27 42 30 180 Central 7 8 5 5 4 29 Eastern 29 49 52 55 56 241 North Western 18 15 15 16 15 79 Polonnaruwa 63 57 37 54 47 258 Southern 14 28 12 26 17 97 Uva 22 16 13 14 25 90

ETH 4 12 6 8 7 37 Kilinochchi - 5 4 2 4 15 Vauniya - 9 12 16 13 50 Trincomalee - - 22 30 22 74 Puttalam 11 16 27 Total 206 231 205 279 256 1177

Table 4.2: Causes for Elephant Deaths - 2017

Causes for Death

Wildlife

Region

Total

Patas

Train

Hakka

Natural

Accident Accident

Poisoned

GunShot

Unknown

Electrocution Other Causes Other Eastern 12 4 2 18 0 7 3 7 3 56 Polonnaruwa 7 4 0 9 2 9 6 2 8 47 Southern 3 1 0 0 0 7 4 2 0 17 North-Western 7 2 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 15 Central 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 ETH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 7 Anuradhapura 6 8 1 8 0 2 4 0 1 30 Uva 4 1 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 13 Kilinochchiya 2 1 2 2 0 13 2 1 2 25 Vauniya 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 Trincomale 2 3 0 8 0 8 1 0 0 22 Puttalama 5 0 1 1 1 0 4 1 3 16 Total 50 24 7 54 7 50 25 22 17 256

Table 4.3: Annual Number of Human Deaths due to Elephant Attacks (2013 - 2017)

Annual number of Human Death Wildlife Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total North-Western 25 7 12 6 5 55 Polonnaruwa 12 16 10 26 16 80 Eastern 18 22 15 20 23 98 Southern 3 9 7 10 10 39 Central 3 2 4 0 3 12 Uva 2 4 2 4 7 19 Anuradhapura 7 5 8 13 11 14 Kilinochchi - 1 - 1 1 3 Vauniya - 1 1 2 3 7 Trincomale - - 4 4 5 13 Puttalam 2 3 5 Total 70 67 63 88 87 375 20

Table 4.4: Categorization of Human Deaths due to Elephant Attacks

Year Number of Deaths Male (Adult) Female (Adult) Children Total 2009 43 7 0 50 2010 64 16 1 81 2011 50 10 0 60 2012 58 13 2 73 2013 60 8 2 70 2014 54 12 1 67 2015 60 3 0 63 2016 73 11 4 88 2017 79 8 0 87 Total 541 88 10 639

Table 4.5: Regional Distribution of Property Damages (2013-2017) Annual Number of Property Damages District 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Polonnaruwa 136 132 226 294 8 796 Matale 82 70 49 66 8 275 Trincomalee 35 39 17 66 57 214 Puttalam 27 32 31 29 3 122 Kurunegala 87 130 133 133 0 483 Anuradhapura 100 106 106 170 4 486 Badulla 119 161 149 146 35 610 Ampara 199 182 141 294 100 916 Moneragala 153 213 137 108 18 629 Hambantota 66 107 55 40 35 303 Ratnapura 4 0 5 1 1 11 Nuwara Eliya 0 8 14 1 0 23 Kandy 19 4 14 10 15 62 Vauniya 1 3 2 3 10 19 Batticaloa 68 92 33 99 27 319 Mannar 0 0 6 0 4 10 Mullaitivu 0 0 2 0 0 2 Total 1096 1279 1120 1460 *325 5280

*Temporary (Payment of compensation for damages to the public from wild elephants including wild elephant, reported by the District Secretariat Offices from 17.09.2016 ) Therefore The amount of damages accrued in the year 2017 is given in terms given by district compensation committee

Table 4.6: Regional Distribution of Human Physical Damages (2013-2017) Annual Number of Physical Damages Wildlife Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Polonnaruwa 8 8 11 5 8 40 Matale 0 1 0 0 3 4 Trincomalee 4 4 0 11 2 21 Puttalam 5 5 3 4 3 20 Kurunegala 5 5 2 2 0 14 Anuradhapura 10 19 12 14 16 71 Badulla 2 4 3 6 0 15 Ampara 13 15 8 15 5 56 Moneragala 5 11 5 5 0 26 Hambantota 3 6 2 3 2 16 Ratnapura 0 0 2 1 0 3 Nuwara Eliya 0 0 0 2 0 2 Kandy 0 0 2 2 1 5 Vauniya 0 1 1 6 2 10 Batticaloa 3 3 4 17 21 48 Mathara 0 0 0 0 1 1 Jaffna 0 0 0 0 2 2 Total 58 82 55 93 66 354

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 2017 for the existing fences (Table 4.6).

Table 4.7: New Electric Fences Erected in 2017 Wildlife Region Name of Electric Fence Length(km) Thumpalchchol 4 Eastern From Katpan to Kithuth 12.53 From Kithul to Mapalam 10 Polonnaruwa Pothgul Vehera Parakrama Samudra 5 Thibalawa Hirivadunna 12 Around the village of Sulugune 8 Kivulēkaḍa 14 Trincomalee Welangaskada Mahindapura 11 Kum b rupi iya 6.5 Thennmarachchi Wadiya Stage 1 10

Thennmarachchi Wadiya Stage 11 8.5 Samagipura Neolapol 9 Mawathwewa Nallamudawa 30 Anuradapura Kukulkatuwa ranorawa 25 Moragoda Korakahawewa 6.4 Ilamarandakulam 8.7 Nandhimithragama 8.6 Vauniya Paranthan 20.1 Welankulama 13 Marathodi 7.5 Anapallama Janawasa 3 &4 1.8 Icepilla Galbokka 10 Kaluwala Kumarathenna 10 Velanvi a 6 Uva Mahagodayaya 5 Diyakirittagama 6 Ayakapolla Helagama 4.8 Mahakalugolla sibalanduwa 10 Khambana Kotiyagala -1 10 Khambana Kotiyagala -11 6 Poplija Kalawala -1 7 Potipala Kaleela -11 2.1 Central Batamdilla Amuna Thalpitigala 3.3 Aluthgabegadabad Mahiyangana 11.64 Ihalagama 4.5 Demataweva Athukorala 13 Mahawewa 5 Bulnegoda 6 Nakulugama Adiyagama 10 Hunugalleva Aguruvella 10 North West Henegedara Kelegama 13 Madadenigama 10 Divugane 5 Hulogedara 10 AluthWewa 3 Aththnapola Dikyaya 7.5 Hadapandenigama –House 20 7 Rathabalagama 8 Aluthgama Araunathuwewa -1 10 Aluthgama Araunathuwewa -11 8.6 South Migaswewa Kadanwewa 7 Manetugala Ilukpelessa 5 Elamodara Palase 3 Pudiyanagar 3.1 Kilinochchiya Ayiyankulama 16.2 Total 488.37

4.2.3. Distribution of Thunder Flare and Serpent Flare - 2017

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 - 2017 Quantity Expenditure Type Purchased(Nos) (Rs.) Thunder Flares (Large) 360,000 27,609,194.25 Thunder Flares (Small) 150,000 10,023,200.00 Serpent Flares 225,000 31,628,772.00 Total 735,000 69,261,166.25

Table 4.9: Distribution of the Thunder Flares and Serpent Flares - 2017 Thunder flare Serpent Total Wildlife Region Small(Nos) Large(Nos) Flare(Nos) Anuradhapura 42,900 21,310 34,500 98,710 Central 27,680 13,200 14,750 55,630 Eastern 66,480 10,020 38,100 114,600 North-Western 34,630 18,000 22,950 75,580 Polonnaruwa 54,540 6,200 31,900 92,640 Southern 33,050 20,025 16,150 69,225 Uva 38,200 21,700 24,020 83,920 Vavuniya 9,400 6,325 6,470 22,195 Kilinochchi 7,700 5,320 2,850 15,870 Trincomale 18,200 14,800 9,600 42,600 Puttalam 27,020 13,100 23,650 63,770 Head Office 110 0 60 170 Total 359,910 150,000 225,000 734,910

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 2017 & Change the maximum limits for the approved compensation payments are given in the Table 4.10 & Table 4. 11 24

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 2017

Districts Human Death Injury Damage Property Damage

Amount Paid Amount Amount Paid (Rs.Mn) Paid (Rs.Mn)

(Rs.Mn)

received received

applications applications applications

No.of received received No.of No.of received No.of Badulla 5 1,420,000.00 1 3,481.00 117 4,963,190.00 Moneragala 9 1,330,000.00 3 0.00 32 587,360.00 Anuradhapura 19 1,100,000.00 20 1,180,114.50 86 2,225,180.00 Ampara 16 5,350,000.00 10 242,316.00 269 4,688,525.00 Polonnaruwa 8 330,000.00 4 0.00 168 3,274,692.00 Kurunegala 1 400,000.00 2 49,400.00 19 927,366.00 Batticaloa 9 180,000.00 21 451,000.00 51 1,140,115.00 Matale 2 230,000.00 2 43,250.00 38 1,496,282.00 Hambantota 4 180,000.00 2 200,000.00 46 1,562,215.00 Puttalam 4 815,000.00 5 103,460.00 16 584,358.00 Ratnapura 0 0.00 1 15,560.00 0 43,265.00 Vavuniya 1 50,000.00 5 137,250.00 13 227,500.00 Kandy 0 0.00 1 43,000.00 59 654,600.00 Trincomalee 7 1,170,000.00 3 551,000.00 85 3,141,785.00 Kilinochchi 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 Matara 0 0.00 1 325,000.00 0 0.00 Gampaha 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 Mannar 1 50,000.00 0 0.00 4 0.00 Mullaitivu 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 Jaffna 1 500,000.00 2 45,950.00 0 0.00 Total 87 13,105,000.00 83 3,390,781.50 1003 25,516,433.00

4.2.5. Capture and Translocation of Elephants - 2017

Table 4.12: Capture and Translocation of Elephants - 2017 No. of elephants Wildlife Region Expenditure (Rs.) Captured Anuradhapura 2 584,863.70 Polonnaruwa 1 478,611.00 Southern 9 2,002,239.20 North-Western 2 395,268.41 Eastern 1 315,065.00 Uva 1 168,000.00 Puttalam 1 248,219.50 Total 17 4,192,266.81

4.2.6. Elephant Drives - 2017

Elephant drives are carried out to keep the wild elephants away from the conflict areas and to content them in protected areas. In 2017 DWC carried out nine organized elephant drives. Table 4.12 illustrates the region vise information of elephant drives.

Table 4.13: Elephant Drives – 2017 Wildlife Region Description North-Western 01 Southern 01 Puttalam 01 Central 02 Polonnaruwa 02 Anuradapura 02 Total 09 4.3. The measures taken to minimize the human-elephant conflict- 2017

Table 4.14: Progress of Development programs under the Action Plan for 2017 Financial S.No. Activity Progress (Rs.Mn) 01 The acquisition of equipment for the Electric Fences 140.21 02 Get the anesthesia equipments 17.84 03 To procure electric fence posts 11.49 04 Maintenance of Electric Fences 96.10 05 Purchase of container boxes 6.67 06 construction electric fence 2.94 07 Setting Wildlife Control Unit 29.30 08 To put GPS boards on wild elephants 0.34 Total 304.89 26

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.

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. Table 5.1 provide the list of short-term research projects carried out by DWC staff and Table 5.2 indicate a collaborative research project conducted in the wildlife protected areas during the year 2017

Table 5.1: Research Studies Undertaken by DWC Staff – 2017

S.No Research Topic 01 DNA Fingerprints of the registered Elephant in Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka using microsatellite markers 02 Studying on prevalence of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpes virus in Sri Lankan Elephants 03 Habitat Mapping and Change Analysis using Remote Sensing Techniques & Arc GIS in udawalawa National Park and Bundala National Park 04 Study on Crop Wild relatives and Medicinal Plant in Rumassala Sanctuary 05 Survey of tuskers living at Yala National Park (block 1) 27

06 Study of behavior of trans located maroding elephants in Horowpathana National Park 07 Conservation of horse ration through the Delft National Park survey of wild horses 08 Study the patterns and behaviors of the Black Monkeys in and around the premises of the National Wildlife Research and Training Center 09 Explore the important tourist areas in the Vedithalthivu Natural Reserve 10 Attraction of wild elephants into PAs by artificial salt licks 11 Studying the density of cattle in the Udawalawe National Park and analyzing the impact of the cows on the natural environment

Table 5.2: Collaborative Research Projects - 2017 S.No Research Topic Collaborative Institute 01. National Bird Ringing Programme at Field Ornithology Group of Sri Bundala National Park Lanka- University of Colombo

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 2017 are given in the Table 5.3.

Table 5.3: Special Short Term Training Programmes Conducted for Wildlife Officers S.No Topic of the Training program No of Expenditure participants (Rs. Mn) 01. Training Workshop on Wildlife Surgery for 15 Officers 0.14 Wildlife Veterinary Officers 02. Training workshop for bungalow keepers 102 Officers 0.26 03. Training Program for new wildlife Ranger 80 Officers 0.47

04 Tamil Language Programs 80 Officers 0.93 05 Management Assistant Training Program 25 Officers 0.08 06 Training program on the use of measuring 19 Officers 0.06 instruments 07 weapons training for field officers 52 Officers 0.67 08 Training program on the court procedure 35 Officers 0.21 09 Productivity Development Training 95Officers 0.04 Program 10 Various training programs 02 Officers 0.03 Total 2.89

Table 5.4: The Training programs conducted by outside organizations in the year 2017 S.No Topic of the Training program No of participants 01 Tamil Language Programs 35 Officers b. Regular Training Programs The regular training courses are conducted for the DWC field officers. List of training programmes conducted at NWTRC in 2017 are given in the Table 5.5.

Table 5.5: Regular Training Programmes conducted by NWTRC – 2017 S.No Physical Expenditure Training Program Target (Rs. Mn) 01. Wildlife Management Senior Certificate Trained of 3.06 Course X 26 Officers 02 Wildlife Management Senior Certificate Trained of 3.26 Course XI 25 Officers 02 Orientation Programs for New recruited Trained of 2.22 33 Officers Total 8.54

c. International Training

Table 5.6: Foreign Training Programs/Meetings Participated by Wildlife Officers No of S.No Training Program Avenue participa nts Meeting of Asian Elephant Range states 01 Indonesia 02 Government Representatives The 02nd APAP Workshop on Collaborative 02 Japan 01 Management of Protected Areas High Level United Nations Conference to 03 Support the Implementation of SDG 14: USA 01 Conserve and Sustainably Use the Oceans , Seas 29

& Marine Resources for Sustainable Development Regional Symposium on Sustainable Urban 04 Cambodia 01 Wetlands Dugongs & Sea Grass Technical Workshop - 05 Dubai 02 2017 APAP Technical Workshop on Human –Wildlife 06 Butan 01 Conflict CITES Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles Task 07 Singapore 02 Force Meeting Third Executive Committee Meeting of SAWEN 08 Nepal 01 and a Workshop 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to 09 the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Philippines 01 Animals CMS COP12 Regional Preparatory Workshop 10 Germany 01 for Asia Workshop on World Marine Protected Areas 11 India 01 Including Coastal & Marine World 12 69th Meeting Committee of CITES Switzerland 01 Study Tour Programme on Wild life 13 India 28 Management for Range Assistants - India Seminar on Forest Project Development Along 14 the Belt and road initiatives for Developing China 10 Countries – China Seminar on CITES Implementation and Wildlife China 15 50 Conservation for Developing Countries –China Seminar on Asia CITES Implementation and China 16 Wildlife Conservation for Developing Countries 11 - China Seminar on Biodiversity Protection and Nature China 17 Reserve Management For Development 09 Countries –China Seminar on the Implementation of Non Legally China 18 binding instrument on all types of Forest and 10 Sustainable Forest Management - China Second Country Study Visit of the Master of China 19 01 Public Management (MPM) Programme - 2016 09th Regional Training Workshop for Wetland 20 Korea 02 Managers in South , East and Southeast Asia Gallagher Animal management Asia – 2017 21 Thailand 02 Conference & Training Programme 22 International Wetland Training Workshop China 01 Regional Workshop Training of OIE National 23 indonesia 01 Focal Points for Wildlife Development Administration Modernization & 24 Malaysia 01 Transformation Training Programme Course

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 – 2017 S.No Activity Physical Progress Financial Progress (Rs. Mn.) 01 Awareness programs to mark World 04 prog. Conducted 0.14 Wetland Day & 120 students informed 02 Awareness programs to mark World 05 prog. Conducted 0.16 Wildlife Day & 150 students informed 03 Awareness programs to mark 03 prog. Conducted 0.10 Biodiversity day & 108 students informed 04 Awareness programs to mark 05prog. Conducted 0.22 environment day & 150 students informed 05 Special Awareness programms for 35 prog. Conducted 0.47 School Children & 900 students informed 06 Awareness programs for 46 prog. Conducted 3.00 government officers & 2020 officers informed 07 Special Awareness programs & Completed 18Prog. 0.57 Exhibitions 08 Awareness programs for people was aware of 0.08 Public(Poson, the & Poson, Esala Esala festivals) festival Total 4.74 5.5. Departmental publications and Publicity Programs Following publicity programs (Table 5.8 & Table 5.9) were completed in 2017. Posters were made available at the park offices for sale and other publications were distributed among relevant officers.

Table 5.8: Publication of 2017 under Departmental Financial Provision Category of prints Copies Expenditure (Rs.Mn) leaflets for “Protecting Wildlife 10000 copy 0.53 Resources”

Table 5.9: Publication of 2017 under outside organizations Category of prints Copies leaflets for “Velipara Sanctuary ‟‟ 5000 copy Posters for “Velipara Sanctuary ‟‟ 10000 copy

Table 5.10: Media programmes – 2017 No. of Copies Expenditure Media/Activity (Nos)/Programs/Volume (Rs. Mn.) Radio Programme „‟wananthare 52 nos. Programs 0.08 Katandare” „‟ Wanadiviya” Monthly 12 additional published 1.25 supplement of Dinamina News paper Television Praogrmm 11 nos. Programs 0.30 “Kingdom of Wildlife “Copying 50 copy 0.03 Videos Production of “Nayaru 04 copy 0.02 Nanthikadal “short videos TV documentaries “Sobadara” 50 nos. Programs 23.63 Total Expenditure 25.31

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 2017 total revenue earned through visitor services is Rs.Mn.2644.77 (Table 6.1). Table 6.1: Annual Income from Visitor Services – 2017 S.No National Parks and other Places Revenue (Rs. Mn) 01 Yala National Park 889.10 02 Horton Plains National Park 404.92 03 Udawalawa National Park 500.00 04 Wasgamuwa National Park 11.40 05 Minneriya National Park 288.10 06 Bundala National Park 25.30 07 Horagolla National Park 0.27 08 Kaudulla National Park 270.50 09 Lunugamverera National Park 9.80 10 Gal Oya National Park 10.32 33

11 Kumana National Park 22.40 12 Angammedilla National Park 0.80 13 Galwaysland National Park 0.81 14 Wilpattu National Park 99.60 15 Maduruoya National Park 1.70 16 Lahugala National Park 0.80 17 Pegion Island National Par k 58.00 18 Hikkaduwa National Park 0.20 19 ETH-Udawalawa 43.00 20 Kalawewa National Park 0.20 21 Kalpitiya 7.00 22 Staff Lodge-Katharagama 0.06 23 Chundikulam Wildlife Bungalow 0.32 24 Mahakanadarawa Wildlife Bungalow 0.04 25 Staff Lodge-Mihinthle 0.03 26 Giritale Wildlife Bungalow 0.30 Total 2644.77

Annual income from Visitor services 2011-2017 3000 2644.77 2500

2135.71 2000 1585.04 1500 1235.47 915.93 1000 708.06 Total Income Mn) (Rs. Income Total 545.63 500

0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year

Figure. 6.1: Annual income from Visitor services (2011 – 2017)

Table 6.2: Visitor Summary – 2017 No of Visitors National Park/ Other Places Local Foreign Total Visitors Visitors Visitors Yala National Park 314,606 290,100 604,706 Horton Plains National Park 313,579 121,725 435,304 Udawalawa National Park 170,849 159,532 330,381 Wasgamuwa National Park 29,189 2,420 31,609 Minneriya National Park 103,006 95,797 198,803 Bundala National Park 11,860 10,947 22,807 Horagolla National Park 5,478 10 5,488 Kaudulla National Park 107,961 122,788 230,749 Lunugamverera National Park 5,787 3,344 9,131 Gal Oya National Park 11,169 3,782 14,951 Kumana National Park 31,494 7,251 38,745 Angammedilla National Park 3,478 8 3,486 Galwaysland National Park 6,085 350 6,435 Wilpattu National Park 46,613 24,247 70,860 Maduruoya National Park 2,984 304 3,288 Lahugala National Park 296 30 326 Pegion Island National Park 79,531 25,128 104,659 Hikkaduwa National Park 23,270 2,508 25,778 ETH-Udawalawa 163,580 67,877 231,457 Kalpitiya 425 41 466 Kalawewa National Park 9,578 3,837 13,415 Total 1,440,818 942,026 2,382,844

foreign child, 2017 Visitor Category Distribution 44,174

local Adults LocalChild Foreign Adults, Local Student 897,852 local Adults, Foreign Adults 1,319,033 foreign child

Local Student, 39,553 LocalChild, 82,232

Figure 6.2: Visitor Category Distribution – 2017

Monthly Visitor Distribution 2017 250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

Local No.of Visitors 50,000 Foreign

Month

Figure 6.3: Monthly Visitor Distribution 2017

Annual visitation 2011-2017 3,000,000

2,500,000 2,382,844 2,189,316

2,000,000 1,731,608

1,500,000 1,402,834 1,185,884 955,170 1,033,763 No. ofNo. Visitors 1,000,000

500,000

- 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 year

Figure 6.4: Annual Visitation 2011-2017

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 2011 to 2017

Annual Number of Volunteer Guides deployed for Visitor Services 2011-2017

400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50

NumberofVolunteer Guides 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 year

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

Table 6.3: Progress of Ecotourism Activities – 2017

S. Activity Financial Physical No Progress Progress (Rs.Mn.) (%) 01 Established a memorial plaque for the opening of 0.39 100% the Kiri Oya bridge

02 Printing invitations - opening the Kyri Oya Bridge 0.02 100%

03 Printing of invitations - Opening of the Lahugala 0.13 100% NP Mahawewa Bungalow 04 Establishment ofTourism facility in the Bird 3.90 85% Sanctuary in Kotugoda 05 Rehabilitation of the Natural Trail of the Galway 0.39 77% National Park 06 Repair the kitchen and toilet in the bungalow of the 1.10 92% Eagala Oya

Total 5.93

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 – 2017

 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 38

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 2017 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 2017 as well.

Table 6.4: Progress of HSBC Clean –Up Project- 2017 Project Financial Progress(Rs.Mn.) Horton Plains National Park 3.16 Peak Wilderness Nature Reserve 1.98 Table 6.5: Progress of Community Outreach Activities- 2017 S.N Location Activity Fund Financial Physical o Type Progress Progress (Rs.Mn.) 01 Wilpattu Programme for update of CF 0.07 100% Community-based programs to union 02 Ritigala Progress Review Meeting on CF 0.02 100% CBO 03 Anuradapura Opening ceremony of the WPF 0.07 100% project for income generating project at Thawanganmillewa, Horowpathana 04 Wilpattu Honey Been Management in WPF 0.13 100% Pukkulama 05 Wilpattu Preparation of social animation WPF 0.13 100% and micro plan for the village of Katupaththawe, Wilpattu 06 Anuradapura Implementation of a WPF 0.10 100% community project for Mahanakadara fisheries community 07 Horton Place Implementing of awareness CF 0.05 100% program in Ohiya 08 Horton Place Implementing of awareness CF 0.04 100% program in Dayagama 09 Galwasland Organize Shramadana CF 0.05 100% NP campaigns and Implementing of awareness program rural 39

peoples 10 Peak Extension of 5 km of living CF 0.47 100% Wildness area fence sanctuary 11 Peak Distribution of books for CF 0.08 100% Wildness school children around the sanctuary park (Tudawa, Eratna, Dehenakanda) 12 Peak Implementation of 06 Poya CF 0.12 100% Wildness Shroud Exit 06 and sanctuary Shramadana 06 programs 13 Peak Progress Review Meeting on CF 0.10 100% Wildness CBO sanctuary 14 Horton Place Awareness of the members of WPF 0.05 100% the MPs and the Shramadana Program 15 Horton Place Give the bee box (26) for WPF 0.12 100% Ohiya union members. 16 Galwasland Rural community center WPF 0.05 100% NP renovation 17 puttalama Responding to the Mundalama WPF 0.20 100% DS divisional secretariat No. 04, preparation of micro-plans of Mahakumbukkadawala and implementation of projects. 18 Minneriya Progress Review Meeting on CF 0.05 100% NP CBO 19 Wasgamuwa Progress Review Meeting on CF 0.05 100% NP CBO 20 Udawalawa Shramadana programs CF 0.07 100% 21 Udawalawa Progress Review Meeting on CF 0.05 100% CBO 22 Bundala NP Progress Review Meeting on CF 0.03 100% CBO 23 Galoya Awareness and field visit to CF 0.55 100% the village Keselwatta in the southwestern boundary line. 24 Galoya Awareness and field visit to CF 0.55 100% the Demahulla village in the East 25 Galoya Awareness of people in the CF 0.25 100% Buddha village and a field trip 26 Galoya Awareness and field visit to CF 0.55 100% farmers who cultivate paddy fields in Nilgala 27 Galoya Providing supplies to CF 0.25 100% Mullegama pre school

28 Galoya Supply of goods to CF 0.25 100% Baduluwela pre school 29 Yala Programs to educate rural CF 0.05 100% people 30 Galoya The Shramadana Campaign to WPF 0.10 100% clean the boat yard with the fishing community in the Galoya National Park in 2017 and renovate boats. 31 Galoya Granting of School Book WPF 0.13 100% Equipments for 25 Poor children Madulla / Bibile 32 Galoya Providing equipment for 4 WPF 0.05 100% poor schools 33 Galoya Making a building for a poor CF 0.07 100% pre-school 34 Madu NP Awareness programs and CF 0.02 100% shramadana for the Madu festival 35 Madu NP Awareness Programs on WPF 0.07 100% Fishing Community

36 Vaunikulam Conducting a program to WPF 0.13 100% improve the attitudes of the rural community around gardens 37 Kokilai Conducting a program to WPF 0.13 100% improve the attitude of the fishing community in gardens 38 Delf NP onducting a program to 0.10 100% improve the attitudes of the rural community around gardens 39 Chundikula Implement a project for the CF 0.05 Samanala m community and prepare the Site micro plan Disposal of Dung 40 Maduruoya Implementation of a self- CF 0.04 100% NP employment training program for the people in the surrounding villages (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 2017 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 2017. Table 7.1: Animal Treatments – 2017

Number of Animals treated Region Elephants Other Animals Anuradhapura 103 362 Central 01 0 Eastern 51 169 Killinochchi 20 21 North –Western 0 0 Polonnaruwa 160 296 Uva 65 70 Puttalam 0 0

Western 0 1086 Southern(ETH) 24 266 Head Office 0 234 Trincomalee 09 19 Total 433 2523

 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 - 2017 No. of Post-mortem Examinations Region conducted Elephants Other Animals Anuradhapura 56 03 Central 0 0 Eastern 56 69 Killinochchi 17 11 North-Western 0 0 Polonnaruwa 48 0 Southern-ETH 17 121 Uva 13 45 Headoffice 0 03 Puttalam 0 0 Western 0 33 Trincomale 25 0 Total 232 285

 Contribution of the division in implementing annual action plan & wildlife Preservation fund are shown in the Table 7.3

Table 7.3: Progress of Action Plan Activities - 2017 Fund Physical Financial S.No Activity Type Progress Progress 100% (Rs.Mn) 01. Purchasing of Capture Gun CF 100% 16.12 02 Capturing the deer in homgama region WPF 50% 0.70 by Attiditiya willife beat office Total 16.82 (CF- Consolidated Fund, WPF – Wildlife Preservation Fund

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 – 2017 S.No Location Activity Fund Physical Financial Type Progress Progress % (Rs.Mn) 1 Galways land Installation of a hot water NP tank and piping system for the CF 100% 0.06 staff 2 Central Site test to fix a tube well in CF 100% 0.04 thangamalee 3 Central Hit the ceiling on the floor CF 100% 0.07 ticket counter in Ohiya 4 Central Repair the ceiling of the CF 100% 0.39 Ranger security office 5 Central Establishment of a computer CF 100% 0.02 unit in the office 6 Central Installing an air conditioner CF 100% 0.11 for the AD official room 7 Hoton Repairing Ginihiriya Wildlife WPF 35% 1.44 Plain NP Bungalow 8 Head Office Enhancing the capacity of the CF 100% 1.45 electricity system 9 West Dodanduwa Marine Conservation Center Giving CF 100% 0.05 electricity, water and telephone connection 10 Head Office Color Washing of Head WPF 80% 2.30 Office 45

11 Head Office Repairing Toilet Facilities for Head Office 12 Anuradapura Repairing of the Wildlife Office at Anuradhapura CF 100% 0.65 District Secretariat 13 Anuradapura Fixing a wall around the CF 100% 0.59 Ranger‟d Quarters 14 Mavilachchi Repair the roof of the office CF 100% 0.34 ya and Quarters 15 Aliwadiya Fixing the grill for windows CF 100% 0.06 Range in aliwadiya Office 16 Anuradapura Grill for the Moragoda Beat CF 100% 0.08 Office 17 Anuradapura Construction of a net fence CF 100% 0.89 around in the AD Office 18 Anuradapura Repairing the yard around the CF 100% 0.41 AD official residence 19 Anuradapura Renovation of the Kuklkatuwa beat office CF 100% 0.58 building 20 Anuradapura Obtaining electricity for the CF 100% 0.37 Alagollewa Beat. 21 Anuradapura Obtaining electricity for the CF 100% 0.02 Kalawewa Office 22 Anuradepura Toilet Facilities for WPF 100% 0.50 Anuradepura AD Office 23 South Painting the colors in CF 100% 0.02 Udawalawe Entrance 24 South Construction of fire brigade for the Panaduwa Range CF 100% 0.05 Office 25 South Development of Amoriya in CF 100% 0.07 Bundala National Park 26 South Separation of the Quartet of the park warden in bunawal CF 100% 0.17 national park. 27 South Repairing of the AD office CF 100% 2.00 building 28 South Repaired the toilets adjacent to the combined official CF 100% 0.08 residence near the Assistant Director's Office 29 Udawalawa Obtaining water to the Ranger CF 100% 0.02 Office of Panadura 30 Udawalawa Obtaining Electricity to the CF 100% 0.02 Ranger Office of Panadura 31 Yala Repairing Park warden WPF 100% 0.13 quarter

32 Hambanthota Repairing range office WPF 100% 0.97 range 33 Katharagama repairing katharagama range WPF 100% 2.40 office 34 Uva Repairing of the A/ Office floor CF 100% 0.70 35 Uva Repair the kitchen and toilet in the bungalow of the Eagala CF 100% 1.09 Oya 36 Uva Reparing of Veheragala Beat CF 100% 0.71 Office 37 Uva Reparing of Demaliya Beat CF 100% 0.58 Office 38 Uva Obtaining water for the Eagal CF 100% 0.02 Oya Circuit Bungalow 39 Uva Get water to the Kivili Beat CF 98% 0.03 Office 40 Uva Renovation of Dambakote CF 100% 0.65 Bungalow 41 Gal Oya Np Repairing of Hathpotha beat WPF 100% 0.60 office 42 Yala NP Construction of a security fence around the Kebbletha WPF 100% 0.11 Temple 43 Lunugamveh Repairing the Circuit WPF 100% 1.41 era NP Bungalow of Thalgahrigiriya 44 Lunugamveh Repair Veheragala Circuit WPF 100% 1.29 era NP Bungalow 45 Yala NP Repair the tank in Buthawa WPF 100% 0.24 46 Yala NP Repairing of the Gallukkana WPF 100% 2.25 tanks 47 Yala NP Rehabilitation of Buthawa WPF 100% 0.40 Circuit Bungalow 48 Udawal awa Repairing Park Enterance WPF 100% 1.50 NP Buildings 49 Udawalawa Repairing Pokunuthanna WPF 100% 1.90 NP Wildlife Bungalow 50 Mau Ara Rpairing Security Hut and WPF 100% 0.22 Range Engizer Hut in 23rd Coloni 51 Udawal awa Repairing Visiter Center of WPF 100% 1.66 NP ETH and Main Office 52 Udawal awa Repair the official quarters of WPF 100% 0.67 NP the ETH 53 Angamedilla Removal of electrical cables 98% 0.02 in the viewing station CF 54 Minneriya Repair the Range official CF 100% 0.46 quarters

55 Minneriya Construction of new toilet pit CF 100% 0.56 56 Kawudulla Repairing Building Complex WPF 100% 1.85 NP in 57 Polonnaruwa Repairing Assistant Director WPF 100% 1.50 AD Office Office 58 Piburatha wa Repairing Piburaththawa Beat WPF 100% 2.50 Beat Office Building 59 Wilpattuwa Repairing of Katupath Wewa WPF 100% 0.65 NP 60 Ritigala Renovating the electric 100% 0.14 WPF system in Algolla Beat office 61 Giribawa Repairing of beat office CF 100% 0.99 Beat Office 62 North west Obtaining water and 100% 0.04 electricity for the office at CF

Kalawewa entrance 63 North west Obtaining electricity for the office at the Bird sanctuary at CF 100% 0.42 Kotuattawala 64 Pibidunugam painting of the Beat office CF 100% 0.42 a Beat Office roof 65 Karuwalagas Reparing of wewa Karuwalagaswewa Ranger CF 100% 0.78 office 66 Karuwalagas Construction of pipeline CF 100% 0.37 wewa system in Karuwalagaswewa 67 Anadaviluwa Supply of water to CF 100% 0.02 Anadaviluwa Beat office 68 Galgamuwa Rpairing Range Office WPF 100% 0.69 Range 69 East Tiling 2 rooms in the and pantry for the kitchen in AD CF 100% 0.47 Office quarters 70 East Construction of new toilet pit WPF 100% 0.12 for AD Office quarter 71 Lahugala Obtaining electricity supply at CF 100% 0.13 the Lahugala Combine quarter 72 Maduoya NP Obtaining electricity supply at CF 100% 0.16 the Kandegama beat office 73 Kumana NP Repairing of toilet & bathroom at Thummulla WPF 100% 0.42 Bungalow 74 East Repairing of combined WPF 100% 2.59 quartes 75 Damana Fixing greal in range office WPF 100% 0.06 Range 76 Damana Repairing Range Office WPF 20% 0.35 Range 48

77 Manna ram Obtaining electricity to CF 100% 0.08 Mannarama Range office 78 Manna ram Obtaining water to the Range CF 100% 0.04 office in Vankale 79 Vankale Repairing toilet complex CF 100% 0.40 80 Vauniya Obtaining electricity to CF 100% 0.02 Padaviya Range office 81 Trincomalee Acquisition of electricity for CF 100% 0.02 the new office 82 NWR&T C Repairing NO. 02 Resource CF 100% 0.03 Person Quarters 83 NWR&T C Repairing NO. 04 Resource WPF 100% 1.95 Person Quarters 84 NWR&T C Repairing NO. 06 Quarters WPF 100% 2.61 85 NWR&T C Repairing Office Building, Combined Quarters and WPF 100% 7.10 Kichen 86 NWR&T C Renovation of Ranger Assistance Quarters at WPF 100% 1.30 Girithale (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 - 2017

S.No Location Activity Fund Physical Financial Type Progres Progress s % (Rs.Mn) 1 Angamedilla NP Construction of Nikawewa CF 50% 2.95 Beat office 2 Polonnaruwa Installing Gun Rocks in CF 100% 0.15 Wasgamuwa. 3 South Construction of a garage CF 100% 0.58 at Kalametiya Ranger Office 4 South Construction of a garage CF 100% 0.58 at Galkotukanda Beat 5 Mullaitivu Mullaitivu A.A. CF 20% 1.68 Construction of Range office and quarter in Mullaitivu

6 Kumana Construction of Wildlife WPF 100% 4.04 National Park Staff Circuit Bungalow in Kumana National Park 7 Kumana Constrcution of new toilet WPF 100% 0.12 National Park pit for AD office 8 Damana Construction of Garage in CF 20% 0.57 damana ranger‟s office 9 Lahugala Construction of Wildlife WPF 100% 4.27 National Park circuit Bungalow in Lahugala National Park 10 Lahugala Construction of WPF 100% 0.21 National Park Causeways in Lahugala National Park 11 Galoya NP Construction of Nilgala WPF 100% 0.80 Toilet complex 12 Galoya NP Construction of Toilet pit WPF 100% 0.10 in park 13 Galoya NP Construction of Bunt WPF 100% 0.62 House wildlife bungalow Toilet complex 14 Kantale Range Construction of Range WPF 40% 0.88 Office and Quarters in Kantale Range 15 Trincomale Constructing a new toilets WPF 40% 7.39 complex and a room 16 Lunugamwe hera Construction of Garage in WPF 100% 1.67 National Park Lunugamwehera National Park 17 Lunugamwe hera Construction of a road WPF 100% 0.15 National Park block at Ballas Mawatha

18 Yala NP Construction of Parana WPF 100% 10.07 Thotupola wildlife bunglow 19 Yala NP Katagamuwa Entrance WPF 100% 6.02 and ticket counter

20 Yala NP Construction of Bunglow WPF 85% 3.39 keeper Quarters at katagamuwa 21 Yala NP Construction of staff WPF 85% 4.50 Quartes at katagamuwa enterance 22 Yala National Construction of Entrance WPF 89% 11.94 Park office and Ticketing Counter in Katagamuwa Entrance in Yala National Park (Stage 1)

23 Yala National Construction of Entrance WPF Park office and Ticketing Counter in Katagamuwa Entrance in Yala National Park (Stage 11) 24 Yala N P Construction of Beat WPF 100% 1.25 Office at Heenwewa in Yala NP 25 Yala NP Construction of Water WPF 100% 3.15 Source(Intake) in Parana Thotupola 26 Yala NP Construction of Ticketing WPF 100% 1.20 Counter and Visitor Complex 27 Yala NP Construction of staff WPF 100% 13.22 Quartes at katagamuwa enterance 28 Yala N P Construction of WPF 100% 9.23 Pahalahenthota wildlife bunglow in Yala NP 29 Panhaduwa Construction of Range WPF 100% 9.12 Range Office and Quarters in Panhaduwa Range 30 South Construction of WPF 100% 0.72 Conservation of Conservation centers 31 South Construction of Leisure WPF 100% 3.56 Centers at Conservation Centers 32 Head Office Extension of 2nd floor WPF 15% 1.26 above the Financial Division 33 Padaviya Range Construction of Padaviya WPF 15% 4.07 Ranger office

34 Wasgamuwa N.P Construction of room for WPF 100% 0.31 water moter and laying pipe line in gale bangalawa. (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. 51

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 2017.

Table 8.3: Rehabilitation of PA Road Network – 2017 S.No Location Activity Fund Physical Financial Type Progress Progress (Rs. Mn.) 1 Wilpatthu NP. Rehabilitation of Maradanmaduwa Mahawewa CF 100% 1.91 road by Causeway 2 Alawavediya Rehabilitation of the access CF 100% 0.99 Range road to Alawavediya 3 Horopatana Horowpothana Road CF 100% 2.04 4 Lahugala NP Rehabilitation of Lahugala old road network by Motor CF 100% 0.95 gradering 5 Maduruoya NP. Construction of new road from Endike tank to CF 100% 3.17 panijjaiya beat office (28 km) 6 Maduruoya NP. Construction of new road from damanewela to Rathkida CF 100% 2.69 beat office (25 km) 7 Kumana NP On the main road, two coffees and three culverts were used CF 100% 2.81 to build drainage system along the road 8 Kumana NP Rehabilitation of Staff quarter CF 100% 0.32 entrance in kumana 9 Udawala NP Rehabilitation of roads within CF the park (150 km) 10 Udawala NP Culverts and Causways in 100% 7.74 essential places 2 CF (Causways19)

11 Yala NP Construction of 60 ft Pipe Culverts and 40ft Pipe Bridges on Veheragala - CF 100% 3.13 Solangala - Salmellal Pussathama 12 Yala NP Constructions of Causeway WPF 100% 19.15

13 Galoya NP Contraction & gravel of road CF 100% 2.73 Nilgala - Bulipitiya road and 14 Galoya NP Contraction & gravel of road From the Haputta to the CF 100% 1.99 Kossapola,

15 Galoya NP Contraction & gravel of CF 100% 1.99 road -Nilgala Dragon road 16 Wasgamuwa NP Repair of the gate to CF 100% 1.21 Kadurupitiya-Elle Oya road 17 Wasgamuwa NP Rehabilitations of the CF 100% 1.02 Soranavila road 18 Minneriya NP Construction of Kirindi Oya - CF 100% 1.06 Mahawewa Road 19 Karuwalgasweva Rehabilitations of Range CF 100% 0.94 Range office entrance road

(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 no recruitments in the year 2017

9.2.2 Promotions Following promotions were granted during 2017.

Table 9.1: Promotions – 2017 Designation Number of Officers Animal Products and Health Service Grade ii 01 Public Management Assistant- Grade ii 04 Public Management Assistant- Grade i 01 Wildlife Assistant - Grade i 03 Wildlife Guard - Grade ii 68 Information Communication Technical 01 Assistant Drivers- Grade ii 03 Drivers- Grade i 05

Office work assistant i 01 Assistant Bungalow Keeper- Grade ii 03 Field Assistant - Grade ii 03 Field Assistant - Grade i 16 9.2.3. Approved public administration circulars for recruitment and promotion procedures The promotion procedure for the approved cadre positions for the post holder has been prepared and the approval has been granted by the Public Service Commission.

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

Table 9.2: Efficiency Bar Examinations - 2017 Examination E.B. for Wildlife Ranger Officers E.B for Wildlife Range Assistant E.B. for Wildlife Guard E.B. for Technical Assistant E.B. for Draftman E.B. for Machine Operation

9.4. Disciplinary actions Three disciplinary inquiries were hold and 02 disciplinary inquiries were completed in 2017.

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

Table 9.3: Agrahara insurance payments

Number of Category of Agrahara Allowance Recipients Accidents 05 Spectacles 138 Child Birth 18 Hospitalized 117 Emergency deaths 05

9.6. Pension paid and death compensation

Table 9.4. Pension paid and death compensation

Designation Number Number Number Number of of of of Death Death Pensioners pension Compensati Payment on payments Sri Lanka 01 01 - - Accountancy Service Sri Lanka Scientific 01 01 - - Service Administrative 01 01 - - Officer Wildlife Ranger 13 13 02 02 Wildlife Range 12 12 02 02 Assistant Wildlife Guard 08 08 01 01 Management 03 03 01 01 Assistant

Drivers 02 02 - - Office Assistant 01 01 - - Field Assistant 01- -

9.7. Accidents Compensations

Table 9.5. Accidents Compensations

Payment Designation Compensation Duration Wildlife Range 01 31.5 month

AssistantWildlife Guard 01 09 month

9.8. Loan

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

Table 9.6: Loan Facilities - 2017 Number of Loan Category Recipients Disaster Loan 431 Push bicycle loan 11 Property loan 14

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 S.No Vote No. Activity Physical Financial progress Progress (%) (Rs. Mn) 1 284-1-1-0- Procurement of office 99 5.83 2102 equipment and furniture 2 284-1-1-0- Procurement of Plant 75 7.15 2103 Machinery and Equipment’s Total 12.98

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 2017.

Table 10.2: Expenditure of Wildlife Preservation Fund 2013 to 2017 Estimated Actual Year Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure (%) (Rs. Mn) (Rs. Mn) 2013 732 538 73 2014 568.8 563.2 99 2015 614 600.46 98 2016 886 875.19 99 2017 1205.7 943.13 78

10.4. Financial Progress – 2017-Summery

Table 10.3: Total Financial Progress - 2017 Funding source Estimate Expenditure Financial progress (Rs. Mn) (Rs. Mn) (%) Capital expenditure 758.00 662.70 87 Recurrent expenditure 1116.65 1113.68 100 Total 1874.65 1776.38 95 Budget details of the Department in relation to the year 2017 are as follows

Table 10.4: Budget Details of the Department – 2017

Object Description Estimate Expendi Financial Code (Rs. Mn) ture progress (Rs.Mn) as (%) Rehabilitation and Improvement of Capital

Assets 284-01-01- Building and 2001 Structures 2001-1 Ecotourism Management 2001-2 Eco-development in and out Protected Areas 2001-3 Conservation of 35.00 25.15 71.87 Endangered Species 2001-4 Information and Communication System 2001-5 Rehabilitation of Buildings and Structures 284-01-01- Plant, Machinery 5.00 3.20 64.05 2002 and Equipment 284-01-01- Vehicles 10.00 9.77 97.22 2003 Acquisition of Capital Assets 284-01-01- Furniture and 5.85 5.83 99.67 2102 office equipment 284-01-01- Plant, Machinery 9.50 7.15 75.30 2103 and Equipment 284-01-01- Building and 25.00 10.55 42.20

2104 Structures Surveying & 284-01-01- Demarcation of 15.75 78.79 2105-1 20.00 Boundaries Human Resource Development Training and Capacity 284-01-01-2401 building 2401-1 Research and Training Conservation Education 2401-2 Extension and 24.60 24.25 98.58 Interpretation Protection and Law 2401-3 Enforcement National Wildlife Training 2401-4 & Research Centre Giritale

Other Capital Expenses

284-01-01-00- Infrastructure Development 10 2.13 21.23 2506 284-01-01-08- Construction of Electric 100 99.95 99.95 2105 Fence 284-01-01-09- Habitat enrichment for 100 77.55 77.55 2506 wildlife 284-01-01-10- Establishment of road 40 36.66 91.66 2506 network in PAs 284-01-01-11- Minimize the human- 373.85 344.71 92 2105 elephant conflict Total 758 662.69 87

Table 10.5: Wildlife Preservation Fund Balance as on 2017.12.31 Description 2017 (Rs.) Balance on as Revenue at 2017.01.01 3,837,865,173.55 Receipt Park entry fees 1,806,181,309.57 Service charge 302,123,332.60 Vehicle entry charges 92,634,835.80 Communication Charges 612,615.12 Linen charges at circuit bungalows 3,150,250.00

Campsite occupation frees 1,623,941.94 Donations 2,797,189.82 Books, Magazine and Periodicals 93,613.85 Import & Export Permits for parts of Animal 862,100.00 & Plant Fines imposed by courts 35,123,400.00 Foster parent scheme – Elephant Transit 6,550,829.32 Home Registration of domestic elephants 27,250.00 Registration of tusks 16,000.00 Filming charges in National Parks 2,282,149.10 Timber & Fuel wood sales 512,751.50 Fisheries permit 65,500.00 Sales of Sands 20,089,650.00 Entry fee ETH 34,850,740.76 Interest on Investment 62,559,392.47 Sub Total 2,372,156,851.85

Payments Daily allowance for volunteer guides 72,674,935.66 Salary for casual labors 9,435,705.19 Traveling claims 23,398,497.15 Fuel 40,058,344.76 Incentives (Fines imposed by courts) 11,982,738.67 Burning of elephant carcasses 933,667.00 Compensation to damages by Wild Animals 11,373,548.00 Purchasing of thunder & serpent flare 69,548,195.47 Elephant drives 6,393,127.36 Animal foods 60,372,378.33 Service charges 245,795,270.42 Repairing of vehicles 31,897,971.19 Payment of electricity & water supply bills 8,768,100.86 Gun license 178,000.00

Conservation of endangered species 4,844,648.12 Radio Communication Network Frequency 3,767,266.71 Charge Laundry charges 994,016.00 Legal charges 366,000.00 Other expenditures 9,489,210.12 Maintenance of buildings & machinery 78,534,510.39 Medical supplies for the treatment of wild 6,420,943.94 animals Office equipment for N.P. 2,819,639.67 Hospital & Medical charges of officers 577,690.00 Improving Facilities of National Parks, 91,260,886.30 Wildlife & Visitors Purchase of vehicle 5,451,100.00 Circuit bungalows 5,714,613.97 Foreign training 41,048,227.47 Incentives for Wildlife field offices 56,013,763.32 Convention conferences 6,405,664.82 Outreach 5,364,860.42 Marine Conservation 3,847,247.19 Enrichment of habitats 1,539,823.53 Research on wildlife 25,663,330.81 Treasury Bills (Interest on investment) 62,559,392.47 Sub Total 1,005,493,315.31 Balance as on 2016.12.31 5,204,528,710.09

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:Sustaiiable 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:Projrcted 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 65

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 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, 66

enhancing the quality of the habitat and increasing habitat utilization of animals in the park.  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 problem Elephants Mitigate the Human Elephant conflict by providing an elephant holding ground where problem 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 tasks fulfilled by this Project in year 2017

 Component 2a Table: 11.1: Development of the livelihood of the people around the wildlife conservation areas (6 Mn USD)

Tasks Estimate - Financial Physical Progress Progress 2017 (Rs. Progress Mn) Preparation of  05 Mini Plans have been finalized. 05 micro plans 2.1 0.95  Implementation of Community Sub for the people in projects has almost completed in the villages Konwalana and Nedigamwila around Bundala 01 programme to making the wildlife National Park officers in the zones outside the South Wildlife Zone, sensitive for community activities has been conducted 67

 Component 2b

Table: 11.2: Minimizing the harms caused by the wild elephants through Elephant - Man coexistence 11 Mn USD)

Tasks Estimate - Financial Physical Progress Progress 2017 (Rs. Progress Mn) Wild Elephant 5 - 02 workshops have been conducted Census (1%) Monitoring the 25 - Procurement activities are underway migration patterns of to purchase GPS belts for 40 the wild elephants identified elephants (10%) Lunugamwehera 150 - Estimates are being prepared (3%) National Park Construction of wild life elephant conservation park

 Component 3a

Table: 11.3: Conservation and Management of Wildlife Reserve areas (11.6 Mn USD)

Tasks Estimate - Financial Physical Progress Progress 2017 (Rs. Progress Mn) Yala National Park 50 Procurement activities are being carried Enhancing water out for 12 small tanks, 04 quarries and 07 sources concrete water pits. Using SMART 5 8.99 Initial Training programmes, purchasing patrolling to of equipment and accessories and minimize the Collection of date of Yala and Udawalawa wildlife crimes National Parks have been finalized. At happening in wild present 07 raid units have been life conservation established (40%) sites. Development and 20 Project proposals are bing preapred (1%) Improvement of infrastructure for management of wildlife parks  Component 3b

Table: 11.4: Enhancement of Eco friendly tourism in the wildlife conservation sites (6 Mn USD)

Tasks Estimate - Finan Physical Progress Progress 2017 (Rs. cial Mn) Progr ess Yala and Bundala 22.0 Project proposals are bing preapred (1%) National Parks Development of Eco Friendly Tourism  Component 3c

Table: 11.5: Improvement of instituional capacity and investment capacity ( 6.6 Mn USD)

Tasks Estimate - Financial Physical Progress Progress 2017 (Rs. Progress Mn) Development of Technical consultants have been infrastructure facilities of selected and procurement activities 40 - Giritale National Wildlife are being carried out Conservation and Training

Center

Diploma Course in A six month course is being Wildlife Conservation and conducted at Waildlife 8.0 11.48 Management Conservation and Training Center Giritale (60%) Preparation of a training Has already been prepared (100%) plan for the officers in the - - department WILDLANKA Research The research seminar was held on Seminar 2.5 1.85 15.08.2017 and 16th at Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo (100%) Capacity building of the 05 Double cabs have been instituional officers purchased (Training, equipment and 4.0 - vehicles Procurement activities are being carried out purchase office items (10%)

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Wildlife Protected Areas in Sri Lanka

Strict Natural Reserve S.N.R. Area/ha Date of Declaration 1. Hakgala 1,148.99 1938.02.25 2. Yala 21,856.22 1938.03.01 3. Ritigala 1,528.09 1941.11.07 Sub Total 24,533.30

National Park N.P Area/ha Date of Declaration 4. Ruhuna(Yala)N.P. 97,925.87 1938.02.25 5. Wilpattuwa 132,136.05 1938.02.25 6. Gal Oya 25,899.90 1954.02.12 7. Udawalawa 30,820.88 1972.06.30 8. Maduruoya 59,327.37 1983.11.09 9. Wasgamuwa 38,517.63 1984.08.07 10.Flood Plains 15,691.76 1984.08.08 11.Somawathiya 40,529.58 1986.09.02 12.Horton Plains 3,159.79 1988.03.16 13.Bundala 3,698.01 1993.01.04 14.Lunugamwehera 23,498.78 1995.12.08 15.Minneriya 8,889.41 1997.08.12 16.Kaudulla 6,900.00 2002.04.01 17.Hikkaduwa 101.58 2002.10.08 18.Pigeon Island 516.11 2003.06.04 19.Horagolla 13.35 2004.07.28 20.Anganmedilla 7,529.10 2006.06.06 21.Galwaysland 29.24 2006.05.18 22.Kumana(Yala-East) 35,664.74 2006.09.05 23.Lahugala-Kitulana 5,131.00 2006.07.20 24.Ussangoda 349.08 2010.05.06 25.Horowupatana 2,570.00 2011.12.06 26.Madu Road 63,899.14 2015.06.22 27.Chundikulam 19,565.33 2015.06.22 28.Delft 1,846.28 2015.06.22 Sub Total 624,209.98

Marine National Park 29.Adam's Bridge 18990.000 2015.06.22

Nature Reserve N.R. Area/ha Date of Declaration 30.Trikonamadu 25,009.00 1986.10.24 31. Riverine 824.15 1991.07.31 32. Minneriya_Giritale i. Block 2 1,924.00 1993.06.25 ii. Block 3 4,747.45 1995.07.07 iii. Block 4 8,335.52 1997.09.01 72

33. Wetahirakanda 3,229.00 2002.06.07 34. Peak Wilderness 12,979.00 2007.09.21 35. Vedithalativu 29,180.00 2016.03.01 36. Nargerkovil 7,882.00 2016.03.01 37. Nayaru 4,464.35 2017.01.24 38. Nandikadal 4,141.67 2017.01.24 Sub Total 102,716.14

Sanctuary SAN Area/ha Date of Declaration 39. Wilpattu_North 1,877.74 1938.02.25 40. Telwatta 1,424.40 1938.02.25 41. Weerawila_Tissa 4,164.00 1938.05.27 42. Katagamuwa 1,521.62 1938.05.27 43. Polonnaruwa 1,521.62 1938.05.27 44. Tangamallei 131.52 1938.05.27 45. Mihintale 1,000.00 1938.05.27 46. Kataragama 837.70 1938.05.27 47. Anuradhapura 3,500.50 1938.05.27 48. Udawattakelle 104.00 1938.07.29 49. Rocky islets(Ambalangoda) 0.81 1940.10.25 50. Peakwilderness 11,904.00 1940.10.25 51. Kurulukelle 113.31 1941.03.14 52. Welhilla_ketagilla 134.50 1949.02.18 53. Kokkilai 5,582.00 1951.05.18 54. Senanayakasamudraya 7,875.48 1954.02.12 55. Galoya North East(Ampara) 6,769.91 1954.02.12 56. Galoya South West 15,281.00 1954.02.12 57. Giant`s Tank 759.66 1938.02.23 58. Vavunikulam 4,856.00 1963.06.21 59. Sagamam 616.41 1963.06.21 60. Padawiya Tank 6,475.00 1963.06.21 61. Navel Headworks 17,305.76 2009.07.13 62. Great Sober & Little Sober Island 65.00 1963.06.21 63. Kimbulwanaoya 492.09 1963.06.21 64. Mahakandarawa 2,333.28 1966.12.09 65. Seruwila_Allei 15,540.00 1970.10.09 66. Maimbulkanda_Nittambuwa 23.50 1972.10.31 67. Paraitivu 26.00 1973.05.18 68. Honduwa_Island 8.40 1973.11.19 69. Buddangala 1,841.32 1974.11.01 70. Rawanaella 1,932.00 1979.05.18 71. Medinduwa 0.81 1980.06.06 72. Kalametiya 712.24 1984.06.28 73. Sri jayawardenapura 449.20 1985.01.09 74. Victoriya_Randenigala_Rantambe 42,087.00 1987.01.30 75. Parapatuwa Nuns island 189.64 1988.08.17 76. Kahalla_Pallekelle 21,690.00 1989.07.01 77. Sigiriya 5,099.04 1990.01.26 78. Bellanwila_Attidiya 372.00 1990.07.25 79. Bar Reef island(welipara) 30,670.00 1992.04.03 73

80. Nimalawa 1,065.85 1993.02.18 81. Madunagala 995.20 1993.06.30 82. Muturajawela Block i 1,028.62 1996.10.31 Block ii 256.83 1996.10.31 83. Anawilundawa 1,397.03 1997.06.11 84. Elahera_Giritale 14,037.74 2000.01.13 85. Dahaiyagala 3,229.01 2002.06.07 86. Rumassala 170.70 2003.01.03 87. Elluwilayaya 186.15 2003.09.11 88. Tabbowa 2,193.31 2002.07.19 89. Kiralakelle 310.00 2003.09.08 90. Kiramaoya 45.65 2004.10.06 91. Kudumbigala-Panama 6,533.91 2006.02.20 92. Wilmanna 3,339.00 2006.06.30 93. Godawaya 385.00 2006.05.25 94. Rekawa 452.00 2006.05.25 95. Maduganga 2,300.00 2006.07.17 96. Madampawila 1,217.75 2007.09.21 97 Vankellei 4,839.95 2008.09.08 98.Galway's Land 56.65 1938.05.27 99.Kotuattawala 35.00 2017.02.23 100.Kodigahakanda 12.63 2017.10.03 Sub Total 261,376.44

Jungle Corridor 101. Kaudulla_Minneriya 8777.34 2004.06.01

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CATEGORY : APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT(2017) 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 Year Budgeted Actual Actual Budgetd 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 Personal No.of 2341 1809 1839 532 -30 Emoluments 872,237 871,844 880,648 (393) (8,804) Emoluments Employees

* Other Recurrent 248,618 246,040 161,267 (2,578) 84,773

Total 1,120,855 1,117,884 1,041,915 (2,971) 75,969

Capital Expenditure 758,800 662,692 790,145 (96,108) (127,453)

Total Expenditure 1,879,655 1,780,576 1,832,060 (99,079) (51,484)

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CATEGORY : REVENUE ACCOUNTS(2017) 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 01.01.2015 Actual 31.12.2015 Years Actual Revenue Codes 20.03.02.06 Nil 20,000 2,971 Nil Foreign No. of 0 935,658 - 22,971 25,397 (2,426) Visitors Visitors 778,125 157,533

Local No. of 0 - Visitors Visitors 1,430,811 1,401,387 29,424

Total Revenue 20,000 22,971 25,397 2,971 (2,426)

CATEGORY : ADVANCE ACCOUNTS (2017) 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 800 505 458 295 47 Loans …...Advance Account Flood Relief Applicant 50 18 - 32 18 Loans Account Title and Bicycle Applicant 50 3 6 47 (3) No.: Public Officers Loans

Advance Account Festival Applicant 1710 967 1212 743 (245) No 28401 Loans Special Applicant 500 79 99 421 (20) Loans Maximum 65,000 (15,005) 14,970 Expenditure Limit 64,965 49,995 Minimum Receipt 38,000 783 Limit 39,876 38,783 1,093

Maximum Debit Limit 168,000 166,185 144,389 (23,611) 21,796 Maximum Liability

CATEGORY : FUND ACCOUNTS (2017) Form : 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 - ……Fund Account Visitors Visitors 935,658 778,125 157,533 Local No. of - Account Title and No. Visitors Visitors 1,430,811 1,401,387 29,424 Wildlife Preservation fund Tracker No. of 356 360 …...6000.0.0.6.20 - Fees people (4) Elephant No.of 25 32 - Revenue drive Elephants (7) Elephant No.of 83 112 - Operational 2,438,073 2,402,673 1,992,079 (35,400) 410,594 burnt Elephants (29) Non Operational Service No.of 1826 1878 - charge Employees (52)

2,438,073 2,402,673 1,992,079 (35,400) 410,594 Recurrent Expenditure

: Operational 1,205,729 856,184 864,603 (349,545) (8,419) : Non Operational Total Recurrent Expenditure 1,205,729 856,184 864,603 (349,545) (8,419)

Income Over Expenditure 1,232,344 1,546,489 1,127,476 (314,145) 419,013 Capital Expenditure

Net Worth (2,760,561) 6,401,170 4,813,992 (9,161,731) 1,587,178