The Garbage Landfill has destroyed the forest at the old Limestone quarry pit. It also prevents the elephants going to the forest between the garbage landfill and the Puttalam Lagoon (see image below). As a result the herd of elephants are now living in the outskirts of the Eluvamkulama Village and Gangewadiya Village.
The elephant herd now has a limited area to live (habitat) and food sources. The herd and lone males are coming into the village, destroying crops and trees. It is just a matter of time for loss of human life.
So,
a) Should the elephants be relocated. There is not enough area/habitat for elephants to live now that the garbage Landfill and limestone quarry does not allow them to use the forest nearby.
b) Should Landfill operation pay compensation to villagers for crop and tree damage.
Two examples / photos of crop damage below.
a) Raja a 62 year old villager. He had planted two acres of coconut and bananas. The coconut trees were just about to start bearing (5 years). Not a single tree left by the elephant incursion. His retirement plan has gone to the dogs (elephants).
b) Coconut trees destroyed in my property
Also read
http://wilpattuhouse.blogspot.com/2015/10/update-colombo-garabge-to-wilpattu.html
https://wilpattuhouse.blogspot.com/2015/10/colombo-garbage-to-wilpattu.html
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| Area Map. Click on Image for Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/@8.254454,79.8500153,4609m/data=!3m1!1e3 |
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| Destruction at Rajas |
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| Raja's words on his age (64) and expectation of income |
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| Elephant Damage at Raja's property |
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| Elephant Damage at Raja's property |
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| Elephant Damage at Wilpattu House |
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| Elephant Damage at Wilpattu House |
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| Elephant Damage at Wilpattu House |
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| Elephant Damage at Wilpattu House |
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