𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗺

Dr. Himesh Jayasinghe (Scientist - Plant Taxonomy and Conservation Research Project NIFS) has conducted a field session on 21st December 2024 for academics of Niigata University, Japan and the Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya. This was conducted based on a request made by Prof. Sanjeewa Malaviarachchi, of University of Peradeniya. This session consisted of a brief introduction about the site and the concept of Assisted natural regeneration and a nature walk in the arboretum to see flora and fauna. They studied the rock formation and other geological aspects of the rock outcrop within our premises. After the field session, there was a discussion about probable future collaborations between institutions of the two countries.