Intl. Forestry and Environment symposium in November

Papers of research findings are accepted for twelfth International Forestry and Environment Symposium organised by Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, to be held from November 30 to December 1 in Kalutara. Papers can be submitted electronically through the website of the symposium at http:/www.environmentlanka.com/sympo

The symposium provides a forum for researchers in the field of Natural Resource Management to present their research findings, and network with policy makers and industry.

This is the largest and oldest symposium on Environment in Sri Lanka, conducted annually since 1995. Last year the symposium received 180 research abstract submissions from six countries and the final program included 120 accepted papers.

The theme for the symposium is 'Green Solutions' and constitutes parallel sessions focusing on areas such as Natural Resource Management, Forest Resource Utilization, Biodiversity Conservation, Pollution Control, Social, Economic and Legal Aspects, Biotechnology and Bio-safety and Green Technologies in Industry.

Website: http://www.environmentlanka.com/sympo

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Hiran Amarasekera, Head Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.