Building on these achievements, a second phase of this project is proposed. The Sinharaja Forest is the only remaining patch of relatively undisturbed rain forest in Sri Lanka. The recent speculation that the Sinharaja flora is a relic of Gondwana land has increased its scientific value. This was followed by a Management Plan prepared by IUCN in 1993 which is now being implemented by the Forest Department. Conservation of Biodiversity through Integrated Collaborative Management in the Rekawa, Ussangoda and Kalametiya Coastal Ecosystems, Sri Lanka dfgdfgfgdfgfg The Rekawa, Ussangoda and Kalametiya constitute an important section of the Sri Lankan coastline with a multitude of valuable ecosystems, such as marine turtle nesting beaches of regional significance, lagoons, mangroves and bird habitats.
Poverty is considered one of the core problems in the area.
Emphasis will be given to the implementation of the priority issues identified in the plan. All five marine turtle species found in Sri Lanka are globally threatened and have been afforded legal protection nationally. But marine turtles are still exploited, and turtle egg poaching, slaughtering of turtles for their flesh or carapace and turtle hatcheries that operate illegally, are common occurrences along the coastline. IUCN has finalised the preparation of a National Action Plan for marine turtle conservation in collaboration with the Department of WildlifeConservation. In taking this initiative forward, IUCN also proposes to play a role in the implementation of priority issues highlighted in this Action Plan.