This event is the oldest symposium in forestry and environment sectors in the South Asian region and it is annually organised by the Department of Forestry and Environment Science of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Many years back, Sadaharitha Plantations Limited the market leader of the Forestry Investment Companies of Sri Lanka joined with this prestigious event as the strategic partner and in this year continues to sponsor the symposium.
When interviewed the Chief Executive Director of Sadaharitha Group of Companies Mr. H.K. Rohana stated that under the leadership of the Chairman, Mr. Sathis Nawarathne, Sadaharitha has already proven its commitment to preserve the environment by being the Gold Winner at the National Green Awards in 2012 and the company wants reach further in environment preservation activities. In addition, he mentioned that research outcomes are very much essential to manage the resources in environmental friendly manner and as a responsible company, Sadaharitha is very much happy to provide financial assistance for this Scientific Forum.
The Chair of the Forestry and Environment Symposium, Dr. Upul Subasinghe, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who is a pioneer researcher in sandalwood and agarwood of Sri Lanka and overseas said that it is very much encouraging for the researchers to be supported by the industry sector for presenting their findings because those findings are utilised by the industry and policy makers of the country for the betterment of the economy and the environment.
Photo caption - Group Chief Executive Director Mr. H.K. Rohana hands over the sponsorship cheque to the Chair of the Symposium Dr. Upul Subasinghe.
