• Activity No :1.1.3 – Grassland restoration through removal of invasive Alian species (IAS) – Narangamuwa

    SIDT : 1B Activity No :1.1.3 Grassland restoration through removal of invasive Alian species (IAS) Stakeholder: Forest  department -Matale DS division : Laggala,  GN Division : Narangamuwa Location: 7.281938 N  80.504479 E  Bambugala patina (4.7 Ha) Approximately Location: 7.282594 N  80.510977E  Matalagala patina (20.0 Ha) Approximately Dominant IAS – Lantana camera,  Austroeupatorium inulifolium

  • Activity No :1.1.3 – Grassland restoration through removal of invasive Alian species (IAS)

    SIDT : 1B Activity No :1.1.3 Grassland restoration through removal of invasive Alian species (IAS) Stakeholder: Forest  department -Matale DS division : Laggala,  GN Division : Pitawela Location: 7.322789 N  80.442615 E  Pitawela  view point area (20.00 Ha) Approximately Location: 7.330138 N  80.452050E  Pitawela patana (20.0 Ha) Approximately Dominant IAS – Lantana camera,  Austroeupatorium inulifolium, […]

  • Activity No :1.1.3 – Grassland restoration through removal of invasive Alian species (IAS) and Fire belt opening

    SIDT : 1B Activity No :1.1.3 Grassland restoration through removal of invasive Alian species (IAS) and Fire belt opening Stakeholder: Forest  department -Matale DS division : Laggala,  GN Division : Pitawela Location: 7.322789 N  80.442615 E  Pitawela  view point area (20.00 Ha) Approximately Dominant IAS – Lantana camera,  Austroeupatorium inulifolium, Clidemia hirta New Fire belts

  • Knuckles’ Green Heroes: Revoke Invasive Plants into Art and Craft.

    Brightens Mahaweli Centre for World Tourism Day COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – Sri Lanka marked World Tourism Day on September 27th with a vibrant ceremony at the Mahaweli Centre, which was officially relaunched as a specialized tourism complex dedicated to showcasing the nation’s indigenous irrigation and water culture. The event, attended by subject ministers, local, and […]

  • GCF-Knuckles Project Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly Paper Production

    Green Innovation Blooms in Dumbara: Transform Nature’s Challenge into Eco-Friendly Change….. Colombo, Sri Lanka —22nd August 2025 Turning Invasive Plants into Opportunity Implemented under the Ministry of Irrigation’s GCF Knuckles Project, this unique program empowered both school students and out‑of‑school youth across the Knuckles mountain range. The initiative focused on transforming invasive  plants into sustainable paper products, […]

  • Strengthens Rural Green Entrepreneurship in Matale and Kandy

    Dumbara Haritha Saviya (GCF-Knuckles Project) Strengthens Rural Green Entrepreneurship in Matale and Kandy KANDY: 25.10.2025 The Dumbara Green Empower Project has taken a major step toward revitalizing rural green entrepreneurship in the Matale and Kandy districts by promoting sustainable land management and developing green markets within the Knuckles Mountain Range. A special awareness program for […]

  • Scoping Pilot Green Value Chain Development Opportunities in Smallholder Farmer and Estate Communities

    Igniting Green Enterprise: Field Visit Lays Groundwork for Value Chains in Knuckles Region Discussion with Hare Park Estate Workers Housing Cooperative representatives The GCF Knuckles Project has completed a crucial field visit to the Kandy and Matale districts, identifying significant opportunities to develop pilot-level green value chains within estate worker cooperatives and smallholder farmer organizations. […]

  • Roadside Drainage & Landscape Improvement – Dankanda (PRD)

    Roadside Drainage & Landscape Improvement – Dankanda (PRD) Component 1 | Activity 1.1.1 | Status: Ongoing The Dankanda – Dambagolla Road development is one of the priority interventions under the GCF–Knuckles Project, carried out to improve road stability, manage surface water flow and enhance community accessibility. The project focuses on restoring and strengthening drainage lines […]

  • Activity 1.2.3 – Restoration and Intensification of Sustainable Plantations

    Project Site Harepark Estate – Nawanagala & Kobonilla Divisions DS Division / GN Division: Dehigolla,Kobonilla,Nawanagala, GPS Coordinates: Nawanagala Division: 7°18'2.34" N | 80°51'16.34" E Kobonilla Division: 7°21'45.12" N | 80°50'46.84" E Stakeholder Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation (SLSPC) Project Objectives Improve plantation productivity through climate-resilient practices. Restore degraded tea lands and enhance ecosystem stability. Strengthen […]

  • IU Midnight Heroes 🌙

    IU Midnight Heroes 🌙 While the whole world was asleep, we were still awake—battling with reports, laptops, and endless cups of coffee! By 2:00 AM Between yawns, laughter, and keyboard noises from every corner, we finally got the job DONE! 💪✨  Midnight heroes – duty accomplished!