Hemas embarks on a reforestation programme in Dankotuwa
View(s):Hemas Group recently partnered with the Divisional Secretary in Dankotuwa and the community to increase the forest cover of Sri Lanka by developing the surface soil and reforesting one acre as an initial step to reforesting a 5-acre area in the Kotakanda Forest Reserve.
The initiative received tremendous support and positive feedback, and was declared the national programme for the Puttalam District for the World Environment Day.
“As Sri Lanka celebrates 70 years of independence, we are celebrating 70 years of Hemas and this initiative was one of the key programmes we have planned. We are privileged to be a part of the national programme of Puttalam,” said Ms. Shiromi Masakorala, General Manager – Group Sustainability and Corporate Communication speaking at the event, a media release stated.
The Kotakanda Forest Reserve has been affected due to the surface soil being used for development projects that were done around Sri Lanka. This has caused the area to dry up and it was important to take immediate action to reverse the environmental damage that has been caused.