Friday, 29 March 2024
Nilgala : A medical heritage

Nilgala : A medical heritage

Once said to be a medicine forest of ancient King Buddhadasa, Nilgala Forest is situated in the Gal Oya National Park.

The forest is home to springs sourcing several prominent rivers and streams in the area as well as home to many notable and rare Ayurvedic medicines as well as many species of animals.

Illegal logging and smuggling of medicinal plants is a threat to this beautiful reserve and authorities have been under the constant criticism of environmentalists for failing to take measures to counter these issues.

The following are a few shots taken at Nilgala by Deva Jayawardhane.

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