National Conference of Undergraduates on Environment and Development (NCUED)
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Item A study about the impact of environmental recreation on avenue planting; in Colombo-Katunayake Expressway(Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020) Sampath, J.D.A.N.; Jayarathne, M.Planting is one of the successful methods of environment recreation. The importance of avenue planting beside the expressway is now widely recognized as agreeable places for travelers. This study examines the impact of avenue planting on the environment recreation of Colombo-Katunayake Expressway. The research was based on primary and secondary data. Also, the mixed method has been used for this research and data collecting was based on the semi-structured questionnaire, interviews, and direct observation. Secondary data collected through related books, magazines, research articles, and the internet. Data analysis were done by using the quantitative and qualitative method. According to analyzed 70% of respondents state that the beauty of the avenue planting is a pleasing sight to the mind as well 75% of the sample were said that the traveling through expressway relaxes minds and creates good thoughts. Also, 20% of the sample would cause accidents. However, Avenue planting needs to establish further enhanced and this will create happy and free traveling to people as well it helps to create a free mind and a blue-green environment.Item Applicability of the Green City Concept to minimize environmentally Issues cause by ill-planned urbanization in Ja- Ela Municipal Council area(Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020) Balasuriya, R.P.A.S.; Jayarathne, M.Cities reveal not only their past but the present while providing a basis for future planning and development. Unfortunately, many cities in Sir Lanka exhibit qualities of poor environmental management, particularly in the area of ill-planned urbanization. It has given origin to various Environmental Problems (EP). To face this EP, the Green City Concept (GCC) has been widely used. Illegal construction, irregular garbage disposal, wastewater discharge, air, soil and noise pollution have worsened this EP. The main objective of this study is, to investigate the applicability of the GCC to minimize the EP stated above. The study area of this research was the JaEla Municipal Area (MA). Primary and secondary data were used for this research. Primary data was collected by the questionnaire, interviews, and field observations while the secondary data was collected from books, magazines, research articles, census reports, and maps. Also, the sample questionnaires were administered to 20 families and 10 state institutions in the MA. Data analyses were done using quantitative and qualitative methods. Collected information was illustrated through graphs, tables, and maps. The study reveals that 90% of the sample accepted the green city concept. And 85% of the sample said that to the illegal construction directly help to generate the urban problem like mental stress, dengue epidemic, flood, and population issues. Therefore, the research suggests is the establishment of GCC most successful and capable of sustainable development in urban areas.Item The impacts of tourism on a sensitive ecosystem; A study at Patna tourism region in Deniyaya.(Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020) Amalka, H.R.R.; Jayarathne, M.Tourism may be an ally or a threat to conservation. The expansion and diversification of eco-tourism had an increasing environmental impact on naturally sensitive ecosystems. In Sri Lanka, the Patna tourism region is one of the most popular eco-tourism regions related to water navigation activity base natural stream. It is located in the Viharahena Grama Niladhari Division of the Kotapola Divisional Secretariat in Matara district. The main objective of this study is to identify the impact of eco-tourism on the sensitive ecosystem. Both Primary and secondary data were used for this study. Secondary data were collected through books, magazines, research papers and primary data collected through the survey, observation, and discussion. 20 villages and 30 local and foreign tourists were randomly selected as the sample. Collected data were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively through tables, charts by using the excel worksheet. Also taken photographs used to analyse the impact on the sensitivity of the ecosystem. According to the data analysed, 70% of the tourists were said that the major environmental impacts happening on the litter, sewage, and water contamination due to irregular use of Patna natural water body. Therefor need to pay more attention to sustainable eco-tourism to develop the tourism area as an eco-friendly tourist region.Item Impact of alien invasive species of Annona Glabra Special reference to Kelaniya Mudun Ela catchment(Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020) Premathilaka, H.D.P.C; Jayarathne, M.Invasive alien species (IAS) have distressing impacts on native biota, causing decline or even extinction of native species, and negatively affecting ecosystems. All major invasions are due to the actions of humans such as deliberate introductions or escapes, and hitchhiking with global trade of species to other continents. Annona glabra plants also highly impact to the wetland ecosystems in the western part of Sri Lanka. The main objective of this research is to identify the environmental impact of annona glabra plant. The Mudhun Ela catchment in Mahara Divisional Secretariate Division was selected as the study area. The primary and secondary data were used for this research. The mixed-method has been used by this research. Primary data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires, observation, and ground surveys with square method while reports, books, articles, and institutional reports have been used as secondary data. Ground survey data were analyzed using Shannon's wiener diversity index calculation and it showed species richness and density were highest in the study area. Also, it could be identified that the people not aware of the threat of the IAS plant to the ecosystem. According to the analysis, it is better to conduct awareness among the villagers and government on dos don’t with IAS would assist in opening up more opportunities for community participation in effective IAS management.Item A study of the human impact of Pompakale urban forest park in Rathnapura Divisional Secretariat Division.(Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020) Batagoda, B.N.D.T.M.; Jayarathne, M.Our environment is deteriorating for the last two centuries and almost every part of the planet has been touched by it in one way or the other. The increasing population in urban areas has grown human intervention in forests. This research investigates the human impact on the urban forest park. The Pompakale forest park of Ratnapura Town North Grama Niladhari Division of Rathnapura divisional secretariat was selected as the study area. Primary and secondary data were used for this research. Primary data were collected using questionnaires, focus group discussion, and field observation while secondary data was collected reports, magazines, books, and the internet. The survey was done 30 selected individuals under the simple random sampling method. The satellite images obtained via google earth and those images were compared by a different time scale. The analysis was showed that 35.5% of hectares of wilderness, in 1913, and it has decreased up to 13.5% in 2010. The study suggests that the forest department should acquire the power to protect the Pompakale forest and the biological value.Item Effect of flood on sustainable development in the semi-urban area A study in Thekkawatta Grama Niladhari Division.(Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020) Randima, N.N.; Jayarathne, M.Flooding is one of the natural disasters generated by human activities which constitute a threat to human life, property, and the built environment with high impacts. Rapid urbanization and the growth of cities, especially in developing countries like Sri Lanka, have led to the emergence of highly vulnerable semiurban communities, particularly through informal settlements and inadequate land management. Therefore, it is necessary to study how effected the flood for sustainable development. The main objective of this research is, to investigate the impact of flooding on sustainable development. The study is carried out in Thekkawatta GN Division in the Kalutara Divisional Secretariat. The mix method was used for this research. The primary data were collected from 60 persons using a pre-tested questionnaire under the random sampling methods. Apart from that 08 resources persons have been interviewed and field observation was done to clarify the information. The data were analyzed by using qualitative and quantitative methods. According to the analyzed lack of construction of the canal, irregular construction of retaining wall of kalu ganga, the growth of invasive plants, and sand mining was identified as threats for the sustainable development of this area also, blocking the canal system by peoples was an another weakness. Damaging roads, houses, furniture, and the vehicles directly harm for the daily activity of the resident people of this area. As an opportunity to flood the fertility rate of soil has developed and the dumping site has cleared up. Therefore, the research suggests is the take action to control the above problems with establishing the preparedness plan for mitigating the flood in this area.Item Climate change adaptation in agricultural farming; a case study from Neththipalagama Grama Niladhari Division.(Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020) Bandara, M.H.B.P.P; Jayarathne, M.The major challenge posed before the entire world today is Climate Change (CC) or global warming. CC phenomena have been widely reported over the past few decades. Famers have been gradually adapting to agricultural patterns since the beginning of human civilization. This study focuses on how farmers have adapted to CC in Sri Lanka. The Neththipalagama Grama Niladhari Division (GND) of the Mahawa Divisional Secretariat in the Kurunegala District was selected as the study area for this research. Primary and secondary data were used for this research. Primary data were collected using questionnaires, focus group discussion, and field observation while secondary data was collected reports, magazines, books, and the internet. The survey was done 30 selected individuals under the simple random sampling method. Data analysis was completed using quantitative and qualitative methods. Analyze data were displayed using tables, charts, and maps. The study showed that the total land area of farming lessened from 65% to 40% from the year 2000 to 2018. Also, the annual rainfall has decreased from 2000 mm to 1800mm by the above period. The 55% of farmers engaged in the agricultural sector in the study area, 40% of them used various agricultural adaptations methods, such as short-term crops, new seeds and substitute crops. To minimize this situation, it is ultimately possible to identify different methods of irrigation, generate new seeds using innovative methods and distribute new seeds and introduce a new market for crops that can alter farmers' incomes.