The area of Hiniduma is surrounded by rainforest patches, but in this rich environment many local communities have lost their traditional knowledge of forest flora and fauna. Combined with the prolific deforestation that has destroyed much of the native environment, the remaining rainforest is under threat from encroachment and mistreatment. To this end, Khoning School in Holland and Both Ends have supported us in running an environmental education programme for five schools in Hiniduma with 353 students aged 11-18.

Our aim was to foster pupil’s interest in their local environment, and develop their confidence in understanding the fragility, beauty and function of the forest. We delivered lectures and facilitated workshops for both teachers and pupils on a range of topics including: plant and animal diversity; endemic fish, birds, snakes and amphibians; native ecosystems and the different climate belts found in Sri Lanka. We also ran a two day workshop on forest research for teachers in Kanneliya rainforest.

The area of Hiniduma is surrounded by rainforest patches, but in this rich environment many local communities have lost their traditional knowledge of forest flora and fauna. Combined with the prolific deforestation that has destroyed much of the native environment, the remaining rainforest is under threat from encroachment and mistreatment. To this end, Khoning School in Holland and Both Ends have supported us in running an environmental education programme for five schools in Hiniduma with 353 students aged 11-18.

Our aim was to foster pupil’s interest in their local environment, and develop their confidence in understanding the fragility, beauty and function of the forest. We delivered lectures and facilitated workshops for both teachers and pupils on a range of topics including: plant and animal diversity; endemic fish, birds, snakes and amphibians; native ecosystems and the different climate belts found in Sri Lanka. We also ran a two day workshop on forest research for teachers in Kanneliya rainforest.