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Title: | A study on developing Muthurajawela marsh in sustainable tourism |
Authors: | Indrachapa Gunasekara |
Issue Date: | 2014 |
Publisher: | Book of Abstracts, Annual Research Symposium 2014 |
Citation: | Annual Research Symposium,Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka; 2014 :46p |
Abstract: | Muthurajawela marsh is a significant natural site which located near to a finest coastal area in Western Province of Sri Lanka. The area of Muthurajawela has a remarkable historical background which drawn through the period of Kotte Kingdom and Colonial era. This marsh land was instigated during the Colonial period due to the irrigation development. Nowadays it has become a significant site to experience nature. At present, Muthurajawela became an ecosystem which hosts diverse flora and fauna collection. It is a feeding ground for fishes, sanctuary for mangroves, shelters for variety of fauna such as mammals, reptiles and birds. Due to these diverse and attractive natural features in this site; there is a potential to promote it as a nature tourist attraction which located close proximity to Colombo the merchant city. |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/4842 |
Appears in Collections: | ARS - 2014 |
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