The first Sri Lankan publication with detailed descriptions on the largest group of mammals found in Sri Lanka with an insight into the role they play in creating forests and balancing the harmony of the ecosystem.
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Aspidura desilvai, discovered in Sri Lanka's Knuckes region, is a two- metre long snake with a scale colouration that resembles the latosolic soil found in its habitat. This is the most recent discovery in the genus after A. ravanai, both of which were discovered by herpetologist L.J. Mendis under Dilmah Conservation's Novel Species programme.
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Dilmah’s model for sustainable cultural and natural heritage conservation- presentation for US/ICOMOS ‘Past Forward’ Symposium
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The results and outline of the experiment completed at the DCSARC in September 2018 to understand the ability of different pruning treatments to extend the productive lifespan of eggplants.
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The results and outline of the experiment completed at the DCSARC in October 2018 to understand the effect of limited soil conditions on the yield of cabbage and cauliflower.
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A step-by-step guide on how to make effective natural pesticide mixtures at home using common plants and ingredients.
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Learn how to use earthworms to make a nutrient-packed valuable liquid fertilised from your green waste.
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A step by step guide on how to harvest earthworms and use them to improve the efficiency of the composting process.
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The scientific publication detailing the landmark discovery of 3 new species, including Polymeridium fernandoi named in honour of the Dilmah founder Merrill J. Fernando, and 10 new records of a little understood tropical family of lichens in Sri Lanka.
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Learn about solitary bees and make your own bee hotel to help in the conservation of these amazing insects.
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Dilmah Conservation introduces a 63rd new species to science with the discovery of Aspidura ravanai in the Peak Wilderness in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka through its biodiversity initiative ‘Novel Species Paving the Way for Biodiversity Conservation’.
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National Geographic Explorer and Documentary Photographer, Matthew Cicanese shares his experience of photographing the fragile and unexplored world of lichens on his recent project in Sri Lanka with Dr Gothamie Weerakoon and Dilmah Conservation in this article that appeared on PDN.
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The Queensberry Estate owned by Dilmah is a pristine location complemented by its strategic positioning. Home to a rare lichen species susceptible to environmental changes, Heterodermia queesberryi and Sri Lanka’s first ever climate change research station, this estate is of focal importance when monitoring the island’s climatic patterns.
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Dilmah Conservation’s initiative towards linking isolated patches of jungle within the Sinharaja Rainforests, oversaw the creation of forest corridors through its Endana Estate. Dilmah Conservation is working toward integrating these forest fragments that had resulted from agricultural expansion and human settlement, in an effort to strengthen the weakening gene pool of existing species.
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Dilmah Conservation’s Hunuwela Tea Estate is home to two species of globally and nationally threatened dragonfly species- Rivulet Tiger (Gomiphidia pearsoni) and Wijaya’s Scissortail (Microgomphus wijaya).
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Information leaflets created to raise awareness and aid conservation on the biological diversity of Dilmah’s Hunuwela.
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Report on Survey conducted in Kayankerni Reef under Dilmah Conservation’s Marine Conservation initiative.
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A relay of an interview with a fishermen on dugongs.
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Learn about one of Dilmah Conservation’s primary objectives, the protecting and caring of the majestic Sri Lankan Elephant with this 28 page book.
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Polypedates ranwellai discovered under Dilmah Conservation’s Novel Species program is described.
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An Overview of the Ahikuntaka Community and the clan gathering of 2011 – the first in 6 decades – facilitated by Dilmah Conservation.
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Report on Dilmah Conservation facilitated Lichen discoveries of 8 new species and 88 new records by Dr. Gothamie Weerakoon.
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Report on 9 new lichen species and 64 new records discovered by Dr. Gothamie Weerakoon with Dilmah Conservation support
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Report describing new Lichen discoveries, supported under DC ‘Novel Species’ programme, by Dr. Gothamie Weerakoon.
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New species of shrub frog discovered by Mr. Mendis Wickramasinghe with Dilmah Conservation support are described in this report.
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Species believed to be extinct was re-discovered by Mr. Mendis Wickramasinghe with Dilmah Conservation Support
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A little know species of snake is taxonomically re-characterised by Mr. Mendis Wickramasinghe with Dilmah Conservation support.
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A new species of gecko discovered and reported by Mr. Mendis Wickramasinghe through Dilmah Conservation ‘Novel Species’ programme.
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Report on Dilmah Conservation facilitated discovery of a new species of snake discovered by Mr. Mendis Wickramasinghe.
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Report on the discovery of the ‘Dilmah Shrub Frog’ named after Dilmah Conservation by the author, Mr. Mendis Wickramasinghe, who first found the species.
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A report on the Veddah Clan Gathering or ‘Varighasabha’ facilitated by Dilmah Conservation.
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Learn how to set up your own butterfly garden by following this simple guide.
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IUCN Sri Lanka report on Biodiversity Assessments carried out at Dilmah’s Opata estate towards conservation.
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IUCN Sri Lanka report on Biodiversity Assessments carried out at Dilmah’s Rilhena estate towards conservation.
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A small booklet created by Dilmah Conservation, written in the Tamil language, to raise awareness on the specie within the local communities.
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Information board on Butterflies installed at the Dilmah Conservation Butterfly Garden.
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Butterfly species seen at the Butterfly Garden established at Royal College, Sri Lanka with Dilmah Conservation support.
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