Wildlife of Sri Lanka

Wildlife of Sri Lanka includes its flora and fauna and their natural habitats. Sri Lanka has one of the highest rates of biological endemism (16% of the fauna and 23% of flowering plants are endemic) in the world even though it is relatively small.

Mammals

Sri Lanka is home to roughly 91 species of mammals, 41 of which are threatened (9 critically). 16 of the species are endemic, of which 14 are threatened, including the large Sloth Bear, the endemic Sri Lanka Leopard and Sri Lankan Elephant and the Sambar. Bats have the highest amount of species (out of 11 mammalian orders), with 30 different species. Sri Lanka's surrounding waters are home to 26 species of Cetaceans.

Reptiles

Sri Lanka currently contains 171 species of reptiles, of which 56 are threatened and 101 are endemic. Most of the reptiles are snakes and the largest are two species of Crocodile, the Mugger crocodile and Saltwater Crocodile.

Amphibians

Main article: List of amphibians of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has one of the most rich diversity of amphibians in the world, containing over 106 species of amphibians (over 90 of which are endemic) and has been claimed to have the highest amphibian species density in the world though that has been challenged. 52 species of amphibians in Sri Lanka are threatened, all but one of which are endemic.

Birds

Main article: List of birds of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is home to 227 species of birds (though some past estimates put it as high as 486), 46 of which are threatened (10 critically).

Fish

Sri Lanka contains 82 species of freshwater fish, of which 28 are threatened.

Flora

Diversity and endemism of plants in Sri Lanka are quite high. There are 3,210 flowering plants belonging to 1,052 genera. 916 species and 18 genera are endemic to the island. Additionally, all but one of the island’s more than 55 dipterocarps are confined to Sri Lanka. Although not lately assessed, Sri Lanka’s ferns are estimated at about 350 species. Diversity, richness, and endemism across all taxa groups are much higher in the wet zone than in the dry zone. Wet zone, which accounts for only a quarter of Sri Lanka’s land area, harbours 88 percent of the flowering plants, and 95 percent of country's flowering plant endemics. The natural forests of Sri Lanka are categorized into eight types.

Protected areas of Sri Lanka

Protected areas of Sri Lanka are administrated by Department of Forest Conservation and Department of Wildlife Conservation of Sri Lanka.There are 501 protected areas in Sri Lanka. The protected areas falls under supervision Department of Forest Conservation include forests defined in National Heritage Wilderness Area Act in 1988, forest reservations and forests manage for sustainability. World heritage site, Sinharaja Forest Reserve is an example for a National Heritage forest. There are 32 forests categorized as conservation forests including Knuckles Mountain Range. Strict nature reserves, national parks, nature reserves, forest corridors and sanctuaries recognized under the Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance are managed by Department of Wildlife Conservation. Total of all categories of areas protected is 1,767,000 ha. Protected areas in Sri Lanka accounts for 26.5 percent of total area. This is a higher percentage of protected areas than in all of Asia and much of the World.

Biodiversity

Plant diversity and endemism in Sri Lanka are quiet high. Of 3,210 flowering plants belonging to 1,052 genera, 916 species and 18 genera are endemic. All but one of Sri Lanka's more than 55 dipterocarp (Sinhalese "Hora") are found nowhere else in the world. Sri Lanka's amphibian diversity is only becoming known now. Sri Lanka may be home to as many as 140 species of amphibians. More than 50 known freshwater crabs confined to Sri Lanka.

Deforestation

Between 1990 and 2000, Sri Lanka lost an average of 26,800 ha of forests per year. This amounts to 1.14 percent of average annual deforestation rate. Between 2000 and 2005 rate accelerated to 1.43% per annum.

Conservation effort

92 Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) have been identified through a process coordinated by the Wildlife Heritage Trust and University of Peradeniya. Many other data and published literature were also incorporated into the analysis, notably data on Important Bird Areas collected by the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka. Nearly all of these KBAs lie in the wet zone in south western part of the country. These areas considered irreplaceable because all sites contain endemic species that found nowhere else, with some of them harboring more than 100 globally threatened species.
The flora and fauna of Sri Lanka are heavily understudied. For instance Serendib Scops Owl was described and nine other bird species added to the list of endemics only in 2004. Thus the number of endemic species is likely to be a gross underestimate.

Forest reserves and Proposed reserves

A number of forest reserves and proposed reserves are manage by Department of Forest Conservation. These areas are ecosystems with rich biodiversity. Some of the forest reserves and proposed reserves include

• Bambarabotuwa
• Beraliya proposed reserve
• Dellawa proposed reserve
• Delwala
• Gilimale-Erathna
• Kalugala
• Kekunandura
• Kombala-Kottawa
• Malambure
• Morapitiya Runakanda
• Mulatiyana
• Nahitimukalana proposed reserve
• Oliyagankele
• Rammala Kanda
• Viharakele
• Yagirala

Biosphere reserves

World heritage site, Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a protected area in Sri Lanka
There are four biosphere reserves declared under UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Reserve Programme. Those are Bundala, Hurulu, Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya (KDN) and Sinharaja. Apart from these international biosphere reserves there are national biosphere reserves being designated. 33 being administrated by Department of Forest conservation and another four by Department of Wildlife Conservation.

National protected areas

Depending on their objectives National protected areas are classified into mainly six types. First four categories of the protected areas cover all the ecological and regions of Sri Lanka. The 5, 6, 7 categories were introduced in 1993 by amending Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance. Although there is no region declared under these categories so far.

1. Strict nature reserves
2. National parks
3. Nature reserves
4. Jungle corridors
5. Refuge
6. Marine reserves
7. Buffer zones
8. Sanctuaries

Angammedilla National Park

Location North Central province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city Polonnaruwa
Coordinates 7°54′04.24″N 80°56′13.71″E / 7.9011778°N 80.9371417°ECoordinates: 7°54′04.24″N 80°56′13.71″E / 7.9011778°N 80.9371417°E
Area 7,528.95 ha
Established June 06, 2006
Governing body Department of Wildlife Conservation



Angammedilla National Park is one of the new national parks in Sri Lanka. The region was designated national park on 6^th June, 2006. Originally Angammedilla was a forest reserve within the Minneriya-Girithale Sanctuary declared on 12^th February, 1988. The park is declared mainly to protect the drainage basin of Parakrama Samudra. Angammedilla also secures the drainage basins of Minneriya and Girithale irrigation tanks, water sources in Sudu Kanda (Sinhala for "White hill") and habitats and wildlife of the adjacent forests. It is located 225 kilometres (140 mi) away from Colombo in Polonnaruwa District.

Horagolla National Park

Location - Western Province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Gampaha
Coordinates - 7°08′22″N 80°05′08″E / 7.13944°N 80.08556°ECoordinates: 7°08′22″N 80°05′08″E / 7.13944°N 80.08556°E
Area - 13.6 hectares (0.053 sq mi)
Established - 1973
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Horagolla National Park is one of the latest national parks in Sri Lanka. It is so called because of an abundance of Dipterocarpus zeylanicus (Hora) trees. The area was originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary on 5 September 1973 due to its rich biodiversity. Later on 24 June 2004, Horagolla was elevated to national park status. Horagolla is the only urban park in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The park is situated close to Horagolla Walauwa, the home of the Bandaranaike family. The park is situated some 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Colombo.

Pigeon Island National Park

Location - Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Trincomalee
Coordinates - 8°43′N 81°12′E / 8.717°N 81.2°ECoordinates: 8°43′N 81°12′E / 8.717°N 81.2°E
Area - 471.4 hectares (1.820 sq mi)
Established - 2003
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 1 km off the coast of Nilaveli, a coastal town in Eastern Province. The island's name derives from the Rock Pigeon which has colonized it. The national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri Lanka. Pigeon Island was designated as a sanctuary in 1963. In 2003 it was redesignated as a national park. This national park is the 17th in Sri Lanka. The island was used as a shooting range during the colonial era. Pigeon Island is one of the several protected areas affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.

Hikkaduwa National Park

Location - Southern province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Hikkaduwa
Coordinates - 6°08′42″N 80°05′33″E / 6.145°N 80.0925°ECoordinates: 6°08′42″N 80°05′33″E / 6.145°N 80.0925°E
Area - 101.6 ha
Established - September 19 2002
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Hikkaduwa National Park is one of the two marine national parks in Sri Lanka. The national park contains a fringing coral reef of high degree of biodiversity. The area was declared a wildlife sanctuary on May 18, 1979, and then on August 14, 1988, upgraded to a nature reserve with extended land area. The growth of the number of visitors in the next 25 years increased the degradation of the coral reef. To reduce the effects to the ecosystem, the reef was declared a national park on September 19, 2002.

Coral reef

Hikkaduwa coral reef is a typical shallow fringing reef with an average depth of around 5 metres (16 ft). The coral reef reduces the coastal erosion and forms a natural breakwater. The coast of the national park extends four km. Generally the coast is narrow, ranging from 5-50 m according to the climatic conditions of the year. Scuba diving is a popular recreation here.

Kaudulla National Park

Location - North Central province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Polonnaruwa
Coordinates - 8°09′40″N 80°54′18″E / 8.16111°N 80.905°ECoordinates: 8°09′40″N 80°54′18″E / 8.16111°N 80.905°E
Area - 6,900 ha
Established - April 01, 2002
Visitors - 10,000 (in 2005)
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Kaudulla National Park is a national park on the island of Sri Lanka located 197 kilometres (122 mi) away from the largest city, Colombo. It was designated a national park on April 1, 2002 becoming the 15th such area on the island. In the 2004–2005 season more than 10,000 people visited the National Park, generating an income of Rs.100,000 from entrance fees. Along with Minneriya and Girithale BirdLife International have identified Kaudulla as an Important Bird Area.

Historically Kaudulla was one of the 16 irrigation tanks built by King Mahasen. Following a period of abandonment it was reconstructed in 1959. It now attracts and supports a variety of plant and animal life, including large mammals, fish and reptiles

Minneriya National Park

Location - North Central province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Polonnaruwa
Coordinates - 7°58′44″N 80°50′56″E / 7.97889°N 80.84889°ECoordinates: 7°58′44″N 80°50′56″E / 7.97889°N 80.84889°E
Area - 8,889.4 ha
Established - August 12, 1997
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts. The park earned revenue of Rs. 10.7 millions in the six months ending in August 2009. Along with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka. The park is situated 182 kilometres (113 mi) from Colombosrilanka

Lunugamvehera National Park

Location - Uva province and Southern province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Hambantota
Coordinates - 6°23′N 81°14′E / 6.383°N 81.233°ECoordinates: 6°23′N 81°14′E / 6.383°N 81.233°E
Area - 23,498.8 ha (58,066.8 acres)
Established - December 8, 1995
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Lunugamvehera National Park in Sri Lanka was declared in 1995, with the intention of protecting the catchment area of the Lunugamvehera reservoir and wildlife of the area. The national park is an important habitat for water birds and elephants. The catchment area is vital to maintain the water levels of the five tanks in the down stream of Kirindi Oya and wetland characteristics of Bundala National Park. This national park also serves as a corridor for elephants to migrate between Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park. The national park is situated 261 km (162 miles) southwest from Colombo. After being closed because of the Sri Lankan civil war, the national park is now open to the general public.

Bundala National Park

Location - Southern province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Hambantota
Coordinates - 6°12′50″N 81°13′30″E / 6.21389°N 81.225°ECoordinates: 6°12′50″N 81°13′30″E / 6.21389°N 81.225°E
Area - 6,216 hectares (24.00 sq mi)
Established - 1993
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of Birds, the highlight being the Greater Flamingo, which migrate in large flocks. Bundala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and redesignated to a national park on 4 January 1993. In 1991 Bundala became the first wetland to be declared as a Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 245 km southeast of Colombo.

Horton Plains National Park

Location - Central province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Nuwara Eliya
Coordinates - 6°48′N 80°48′E / 6.8°N 80.8°ECoordinates: 6°48′N 80°48′E / 6.8°N 80.8°E
Area - 3,160 hectares (12.2 sq mi)
Established - 1969
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation
World Heritage Site in tentative list 2006



Horton Plains National Park - Sinhala (හෝටන් තැන්න) is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres (6,900–7,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. This region was designated a national park in 1988. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Nuwara Eliya. The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Mahaweli Plains. Stone tools dating back to Balangoda culture have been found here. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with montane forest, and includes many endemic woody plants. Large herds of Sri Lankan Sambar Deer feature as typical mammals, and the park is also an Important Bird Area with many species not only endemic to Sri Lanka but restricted to the Horton Plains. Forest dieback is one of the major threats to the park and some studies suggest that it is caused by a natural phenomenon. The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's Falls are among the tourist attractions of the park.

Wasgamuwa National Park

Location - Central and North Central provinces, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Polonnaruwa
Coordinates - 7°43′N 80°56′E / 7.717°N 80.933°ECoordinates: 7°43′N 80°56′E / 7.717°N 80.933°E
Area - 39322 ha
Established - August 07, 1984
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Wasgamuwa National Park is a natural park in Sri Lanka. It was declared to protect and to make a refuge for the displaced wild animals during the Mahaweli Development Project in 1984 and is one of the four National Parks designated under the Project. Originally it was designated as a nature reserve in 1938, and then in the early 1970's the area was regraded as a strict nature reserve. Wasgamuwa is one of protected areas where Sri Lankan Elephants can be seen in large herds. It is also one of the Important Bird Areas in Sri Lanka. The name of the Wasgamuwa has derived through the words "Walas Gamuwa"."Walasa" is Sinhala Sloth bear and "Gamuwa" means a wood. The park is situated 225 km away from Colombo.

Lahugala Kitulana National Park

Location - Eastern province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Pottuvil
Coordinates - 6°53′N 81°40′E / 6.883°N 81.667°ECoordinates: 6°53′N 81°40′E / 6.883°N 81.667°E
Area - 1,554 ha
Established - October 31, 1980
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Lahugala Kitulana National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Sri Lanka. Despite its land area, the park is an important habitat forSri Lankan Elephant and endemic birds of Sri Lanka. The national park contains the reservoirs of Lahugala, Kitulana and Sengamuwa and they are ultimately empties to Heda Oya river. Originally it was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in July 1st of 1966. Then the protected area was upgraded to a national park in October 31 of 1980. Lahugala Kitulana is situated 318 km east of Colombo.

Udawalawe National Park

Location - Eastern province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Pottuvil
Coordinates - 6°53′N 81°40′E / 6.883°N 81.667°ECoordinates: 6°53′N 81°40′E / 6.883°N 81.667°E
Area - 1,554 ha
Established - October 31, 1980
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation


Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The reason for creating the national park was to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972. Before the designation of the national park, the area was used for shifting cultivation (chena farming). The farmers were gradually removed once the national park was declared. The park is 165 kilometres (103 mi) from Colombo. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan Elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country.

Kumana National Park

Location - Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Nearest city - Hambantota
Coordinates - 6°30′47″N 81°41′16″E / 6.51306°N 81.68778°ECoordinates: 6°30′47″N 81°41′16″E / 6.51306°N 81.68778°E
Area - 35,664 ha
Established - 20 January 1970
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka is renowned for its avifauna, particularly its large flocks of migratory waterfowl and wading birds. The park is 391 kilometres (243 mi) southeast of Colombo on Sri Lanka's southeastern coast.Kumana is contiguous with Yala National Park. Kumana was formerly known as Yala East National Park, but changed to its present name in 5 September 2006.

The park was closed from 1985 to March 2003 because of the Sri Lankan Civil War. It was also affected by the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004

Gal Oya National Park

Location - Uva and Eastern provinces, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Ampara
Coordinates - 7°13′00″N 81°22′00″E / 7.2166667°N 81.3666667°ECoordinates:7°13′00″N 81°22′00″E / 7.2166667°N 81.3666667°E
Area - 25,900 ha
Established - February 12, 1954
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1954 and serves as the main catchment area for Senanayake Samudraya. Senanayake Samudraya was built under the Gal Oya development project by damming the Gal Oya at Inginiyagala in 1950. An important feature of the Gal Oya National Park is its elephant herd that can be seen throughout the year. Three important herbs of the Ayurveda medicine, Triphala: Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica and Emblica officinalis are amongst the notable flora of the forest. From 1954 to 1965 the park was administrated by the Gal Oya Development Board until the Department of Wildlife Conservation took over administration. The National Park is situated 314 km from Colombo.

Associated protected areas

The Gal Oya Development Board established several protected areas to protect the catchment areas of Senanayake Samundraya and several other reservoirs. This also helped to prevent the soil erosion caused by burning of the Thalawa grassland by the villagers. The protected areas established in 1954 are Gal Oya National Park, Senanayake Samudraya Sanctuary, Gal Oya valley north-east Sanctuary, and Gal Oya valley south-east Sanctuary. Together these four reserves accounts for 63,000 ha of land. Administration and protection of the four protected areas, reducing human-elephant clashes and enforcing the flora and fauna ordinance are amongst the duties of the department. Rangers are stationed in four sites: Inginiyagala, Mullegama, Nilgala and Baduluwela. Additionally in 1974 the Buddhangala Sanctuary was also designated. Buddhangala is a monastery with ruins of a stupa and other buildings in the nearby Malwattai area.

Wilpattu National Park

Location - North Western and North Central provinces, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Anuradhapura
Coordinates - 8°26′N 80°00′E / 8.433°N 80°ECoordinates: 8°26′N 80°00′E / 8.433°N 80°E
Area - 131667.1 ha
Established - December 25, 1938
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Wilpattu National Park (Willu-pattu; Land of Lakes) is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park is located 30km west Anuradhapura and located 26 km north of Puttalam (approximately 180 km north of Colombo). The park is 131, 693 hectares and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly sixty lakes (Willu) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is one of the largest and oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world renowned for its Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. The Leopard population in Wilpattu is still not yet known.

Yala National Park

Location - Southern and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka
Nearest city - Hambantota
Coordinates - 6°22′22″N 81°31′01″E / 6.37278°N 81.51694°ECoordinates: 6°22′22″N 81°31′01″E / 6.37278°N 81.51694°E
Area - 97,880.7 hectares (377.919 sq mi)
Established - 1900 (Wildlife sanctuary)1938 (National park)
Governing body - Department of Wildlife Conservation



Yala National Park or Ruhuna National Park is the second largest and most visited national park in Sri Lanka. Yala is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. It had originally had been designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu it was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of its wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan Elephants and aquatic birds.

There are six national parks and three wildlife sanctuaries in the vicinity of Yala. The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly during the northeast monsoon. The national park hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami caused severe damage on the Yala National park and 250 people has died in the park.

Yala is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world. The area had been a centre of past civilisations. Two important pilgrim sites, Sithulpahuwa and Magul vihara, are situated within the park. The number of visitors has risen in 2009 since the security situation in the park improved.

List of national parks of Sri Lanka

Yala

Wilpattu

Gal Oya

Kumana

Udawalawe

Lahugala Kitulana

Wasgamuwa

Horton Plains

Bundala

Lunugamvehera

Minneriya

Kaudulla

Hikkaduwa

Pigeon Island

Angammedilla

Horagolla

National parks of Sri Lanka

The following are national parks Lanka administered by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

National Park	Area in ha	Date of designation
Yala National Park	97,880.7	25-02-1938
Wilpattu National Park	131,667.1	25-02-1938
Gal Oya National Park	25,900.0	12-02-1954
Kumana National Park	18,148.2	20-01-1970
Udawalawe National Park	30,821.0	30-06-1972
Lahugala Kitulana National Park	1,554.0	31-10-1980
Maduru Oya National Park	58,849.6	09-11-1983
Wasgamuwa National Park	37,062.9	07-08-1984
Flood Plains National Park	17,350.0	07-08-1984
Somawathiya National Park	39,645.5	02-09-1986
Horton Plains National Park	3,159.8	16-03-1988
Bundala National Park	6,216.0	04-01-1993
Lunugamvehera National Park	23,498.8	08-12-1995
Minneriya National Park	8,889.4	12-08-1997
Kaudulla National Park	6,900	01-04-2002
Hikkaduwa National Park	101.6	08-10-2002
Pigeon Island National Park	471.4	24-06-2003
Horagolla National Park	13.3	24-06-2004
Galwaysland National Park	26.7	18-05-2006
Angammedilla National Park	7,528.9	06-06-2006