Legally protected regions dedicated to the conservation of soil, water, and life. These ancient ecosystems are the primary sanctuary for the island's rarest endemic species.
Wet Zone
High Endemism
Found in high rainfall areas, these evergreen forests host the highest density of endemic species in the country. They are critical for watershed protection.
Located in the Central Highlands, these cloud forests are characterized by stunted, twisted trees draped in moss and orchids, often shrouded in mist.
Highlands
Cloud Forests
Dry Zone
Mixed Evergreen
The dominant forest type in Sri Lanka. These dry mixed evergreen forests are adapted to seasonal droughts and support large mammals like elephants.
Vital coastal ecosystems that serve as nurseries for marine life and protect the shoreline from erosion.
Coastal
Wetlands
