Rainforest Protectors Trust focuses on saving real acres of rainforest in Sri Lanka through purchase and permanent conservation of privately held forest lands adjoining Sinharaja World Heritage Rainforest. Creating a Protected Buffer Zone for Sinharaja rainforest and a Biodiversity Forest Corridor to connect fragmented patches of forest to the North of Sinharaja is our top priority aimed at preventing encroachment of forest and deforestation.
Having lost more than 95% of the original rainforests during the past century, we are fighting against time to protect what is remaining in this vital ecosystem which is home to most of Sri Lanka's endemic and endangered flora and fauna.
In 2023, Rainforest Protectors Trust purchased and permanently protected an additional 6 acres of privately held primary forest adjoining Sinharaja World Heritage Rainforest in Sri Lanka as part of its long-term project to create a "Protected Buffer Zone". Having raised only 10% of the required funds and time running out, an individual donor came forward to contribute the balance and save the forest from being clearcut ....
Read More ⇒- Contains high biodiversity of flora, many that are endemic and endangered species.
- Prevents extinction by saving the natural habitat of wildlife species in Sri Lanka.
- Conservation of existing unprotected forest is cost-effective compared to reforestation, which in sub-montane region is extremely costly due to rough terrain and labor intensive work required to care for plants and remove invasive species.
- Only option to protect riverine rainforests since Sinharaja has lost its rivers which now flow through these privately held forest land.
- Donors can visit the conservation lands and use nature trails for hiking and bird watching.
- Protected 30 acres of primary forest and riverine forest adjoining Sinharaja rainforest.
- Save 600+ acres forests currently on sale and under the threat of deforestation.
Rainforests in Sri Lanka and the Importance of Conservation
Conservation & Education Centre in Sinharaja Rainforest
Corporate Sustainability & Rainforest Conservation
Volunteer for Reforestation Projects in Sri Lanka
Endemic Species of Sri Lanka
Conservation Plan for Sinharaja World Heritage Rainforest
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can make a positive change and give a lasting gift by donating to protect an acre of rainforest on behalf of your loved one. Your gift to the planet and your loved one will be recognized on our site together with the protected area.
Read More ⇒Do you have an extra property? Perhaps you are an expatriate wanting to give back to your motherland? This is your opportunity to save the last remaining rainforests in Sri Lanka for the future generations.
Read More ⇒Land acquisition is the most simple and straightforward approach to protected area creation. Rainforest Protectors Trust acquires privately held forest land that are on sale and in danger of being clearcut and protects its flora and fauna, creating buffer zones and biodiversity corridors. Compared to other methods, land acquisition is a swift process. With a land purchase, we can quickly negotiate and obtain the land, immediately blocking any impending threats. With a legal land title, Rainforest Protectors Trust has ultimate control over the property, making land acquisition the most secure type of protected area.
