Main legislations | Key policies and plans |
The Forest Ordinance No. 16 of 1907, and its subsequent amendments, including Act No. 23 of 1995 and Act No. 65 of 2009 The Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance No. 2 of 1937, and subsequent amendments including Act No. 49 of 1993 and Act No. 22 of 2009 The National Heritage Wilderness Area Act No. 3 of 1988 Plant Protection Act No. 35 of 1999 (replacing Plant Protection Ordinance No. 10 of 1924). Legislation is being drafted to implement the Protocol on Biosafety The National Zoological Gardens Act No. 14 of 1982. The Botanic Gardens Ordinance No. 31 of 1928. (This Act is being amended) | Key policies The National Environmental Policy of 2003 The National Wildlife Policy of 2000 The National Forest Policy of 1995 The National Wetlands Policy and Strategy of 2006 The National Watershed Management Policy of 2004 The National Land Use Policy of 2009 National Ecotourism Policy (2003) |
Plans The National Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan of 1999 (Biodiversity Conservation in Sri Lanka: a framework for action) termed the BCAP and the Addendum to be BCAP of 2007 The National Environmental Action Plan of 1991 and its subsequent revisions (the current being Caring for the Environment, path to sustainable, 2008) which has a chapter on biodiversity conservation, forests and wildlife The Forestry Sector Master Plan of 1995 which has an entire chapter on biodiversity conservation needs National Strategy for Sri Lanka Tourism (This deals with incorporating nature, culture and adventure tourism to develop the tourist industry) Ecotourism Development Strategy of Sri Lanka (2003) Ecotourism Action Plan (2003) |