Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment: Recent submissions

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Cloud Based GIS Approach for Monitoring Environmental Pollution in the Coastal Zone of Kalutara, Sri Lanka

Sirirwardane, M.S.P.M.; Samanmali, M.A.D.; Rathnayake, R.N.P. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used as a powerful tool in many aspects of handling geospatial data. By considering the modern geospatial approaches, this research is focused on monitoring environmental pollution ...
Evaluating Generic Pantropical Allometric Models for the Estimation of Above-Ground Biomass in the Teak Plantations of Southern Western Ghats, India

Sandeep, S.; Siveram, M.; Sreejesh, K.K. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)

The use of suitable tree biomass allometric equations is crucial for making precise and non- destructive estimation of carbon storage and biomass energy values. The aim of this research was to evaluate the accuracy of the ...
Leaf Extracts of Lobelia nicotianaefolia as a Potential Biopesticide Against Defoliator Pests

Deepa, B.; Remadevi, O.K. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)
Morpho-Physiological Dynamics of Weedy Rice Seeds Collected from Two Contrasting Agro-Ecological Zones in Sri Lanka

Ratnasekera, D.; Rupasingha, K.M.A.S.K. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)
Determination of the Effectiveness of Hal Bark (Vateria copallifera) as a Natural Preservative for Food Security of Confectionery Industry

Navaratne, S.B. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)

Hal (Vateria copallifera) bark can be used to control sugar fermentation process by yeast. Therefore, it was subjected to sun, mechanical, shade and cooling with dehumidified (CD) drying processes in order to identify the ...
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Plantation to the Proceeded Wood Products via State Timber Corporation Depots for Selected Tree Species using Life Cycle Assessment

Senadheera, D.K.L.; Ranasinghe, D.M.S.H.K.; Wahala, W.A.S.B. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides a methodological framework for evaluating environmental performance over the life cycle of a product, process, or an activity. In Sri Lanka, majority of timber for wood based industries ...
Identification and Quantification of Tree Species in Open Mixed Forests using High Resolution QuickBird Satellite Imagery

Arockiaraj, S.; Kumar, A.; Hoda, N. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)

Present study deals with identification and quantification of tree species within an open mixed forest in parts of Ranchi district Jharkhand, India using high resolution QuickBird satellite data using image processing and ...
Construction of Allometric Relationships to Predict Growth Parameters, Stem Biomass and Carbon of Eucalyptus grandis Growing in Sri Lanka

Subasinghe, S.M.C.U.P. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)

Enhancement of carbon storage through the establishment of man-made forests has been considered as a mitigation option to reduce increasing atmospheric CO2 levels. Therefore the present study was carried out to estimate ...
Optimisation of Environmental Factors on Oil Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Coastal Water and Sediments in Sri Lanka

Liyanage, G. Y.; Manage, P.M. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)
Potential of Biomass Based Electricity Generation in Sri Lanka

Ariyadasa, K.P. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015)

Biomass has attracted much attention as a primary energy source for electricity generation due to its potential to supply low cost fuel source with considerable environmental and socio-economic benefits. Despite having ...
Recommendations for Co-existence of Coral Reef Conservation and Tourism at Pigeon Island National Park

Perera, N.; Kotagama, S.W. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2016)

Pigeon Islands National Park (PINP) is one of the three Marine National Parks in Sri Lanka with coral reefs being the major habitat protected. A study was undertaken at PINP with the objective of understanding the challenges ...
A study on the Phytoremediation Potential of Azolla pinnata under laboratory conditions

Mandakini, L.L.U.; Bandara, N.J.G.J.; Gunawardana, D. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2016)

Heavy metal contamination in aquatic environments has become one of the major environmental problems all over the world. Phytoremediation is a plant based technology that utilises special plants known as hyperaccumulators ...
Effect of pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and initial seedling growth performance of Canarium resiniferum: A native threatened tree of Bangladesh

Hasnat, G.N.T.; Hossain, M.K.; Bhuyian, M.K. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2016)
Challenges of Biopiracy: Implementing Community Based Ecotourism (CBET) in the Sri Lankan context

Kumara, H.I.G.C. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2016)
Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Some Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Accessions Using Morphological Markers

Kaluthanthri, D.V.S.; Dasanayaka, P.N. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2016)

Germplasm characterization is an important link between conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources. The study was conducted to characterize randomly selected 20 finger millet germplasm accessions obtained ...
Geo-informatics Techniques for Assessing Physiological Status and Productivity of RRIC 121 Genotype of Hevea brasiliensis (Rubber) under Different Harvesting Systems

Fernando, K.M.E.P.; Premasiri, H.M.R.; Kudaligama, K.V.V.S. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2016)

Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) one of the main plantation crops in Sri Lanka is the only plant species cultivated commercially for natural rubber harvesting. Novel systems for harvesting have been introduced but spatial ...
Social Geology and Landslide Disaster Risk Reduction in Sri Lanka

Jayasingha, P. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2016)

Landslide disaster risk reduction is presently a challenging task facing by Sri Lankan geologists. Increasing trend of population growth in Sri Lanka has adversely affected the stability of central highland due to various ...
Cultivation of Schizophyllum commune mushroom on different wood substrates

Dasanayaka, P.N.; Wijeyaratne, S.C. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

Schizophyllum commune is an edible mushroom grown on wood under natural conditions. Present study focused on cultivation of S.commune on different wood substrates since it is not commercially cultivated. A pure culture of ...
Decomposition and Nitrogen Release Patterns of Parkiabiglobosa and Albizialebbeck Leaves with Nitrogen Fertilizer for Maize Production in Sudan Savanna Alfisolof Nigeria

Oyebamiji, N. A.; Babalola, A. O.; Aduradola, A. M. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

Biomass transfer or cultivation of leguminous trees has higher eco-friendly profiles for soil nutrients restoration especially nitrogen. The research is conducted on decomposition and nitrogen release patterns of Parkia ...
Crown-Stump Diameter Model for Parkia biglobosa Benth. Species in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

Chukwu, O.; Dau, J.H.; Ezenwenyi, J.U. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

The crown of tree is the centre of physiological activity which gives an indication of the potential photosynthetic capacity on a tree. Though, its measurement remains a challenge in forest inventory task. The ability to ...

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