Wilpattu

To protect a national park located on the west coast of Sri Lanka. Wilpattu National Park has several natural lakes that are of particular importance to resident and migratory water-birds.

Species of Concern: whistling teal, spoonbill, white ibis, large white egret, cattle egret, purple heron

Restrictions

In accordance with the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, the following conditions apply in National Parks:
1. No person shall be entitled to enter any National Park except for the purpose of observing the fauna and flora therein.
2. No person shall enter or remain within any National Park except under the authority and in accordance with the conditions of a permit issued by the prescribed officer on payment of the prescribed fee.
3. No person shall, in a Strict Natural Reserve, National Park, Nature Reserve, Jungle Corridor, Refuge, Marine Reserve or Buffer Zone:
a) take or destroy any egg of any bird or reptile, or any nest of any bird;
b) clear or break up any land for cultivation, mining or for any other purpose.
4. No person shall introduce any animal into any Strict Natural Reserve, National Park, Nature Reserve, Jungle Corridor, Refuge, Marine Reserve or Buffer Zone, or Tether, liberate or release any animal therein.

Allowed

Entry to a National Park is permitted for the purpose of observing the fauna and flora.