14/05/2026
Plantation landscapes can no longer be seen only as production systems. They must evolve into sustainability landscapes, protecting soil and water, conserving biodiversity, and remaining economically viable for the long term.
Across Sri Lanka, plantation ecosystems are under growing pressure from soil erosion, climate variability, declining productivity, and biodiversity loss. Without timely action, both livelihoods and ecological stability are at risk.
Through Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices, degraded and vulnerable plantation lands are being transformed into more resilient systems—using soil conservation measures, improved land‑use planning, agroforestry, and ecosystem‑based management.
As part of the Global Environment Facility‑7 funded project on mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation and SLM in Sri Lanka’s wet zone plantation landscapes, a joint initiative of the Government of Sri Lanka and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP in Sri Lanka, a training programme was conducted for Lalan Estate officers recently, facilitated by the Natural Resources Management Centre (NRMC) with coordination by Janathakshan GTE Ltd.
The training focused on practical, field‑based SLM approaches—strengthening on‑ground capacity to manage plantation landscapes in ways that are more resilient, productive, and environmentally sustainable.
This initiative supports a broader shift from conventional, production‑focused plantation management to integrated land management systems that safeguard soil, water, and biodiversity, while sustaining livelihoods for the future.
