Long-Term Survival of Urban Trees in Athens, Ohio

The study integrates historical tree inventories, field measurements, aerial imagery, land-use history, GIS, and statistical analyses in R to examine long-term changes in urban tree populations across Athens, Ohio. The research aims to identify factors associated with urban-tree resilience and longevity and provide insights relevant to urban forest management and planning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morphological Characterization of Genus Cryptocoryne in Sri Lanka 

This study examined the morphological variation of Cryptocoryne species in Sri Lanka. Plant specimens were collected from different locations and compared using morphological characteristics to help distinguish species and understand variation within the genus. The research contributed to the identification and taxonomic understanding of Sri Lankan Cryptocoryne.

 

 

 

Changes of Urban Green Cover and Assessing Urban Heat Island Effect in Colombo Municipal Area Using Remote Sensing Techniques

This project investigated changes in urban green cover and the urban heat island effect in the Colombo Municipal Area, Sri Lanka. Using remote sensing techniques, satellite imagery from different time periods was analyzed to identify changes in vegetation cover and examine how urban development and loss of green space were associated with patterns of urban temperature. The study highlighted the importance of urban vegetation in regulating the thermal environment and provided information useful for urban planning and green-space management.

 

Peru Balsam Management Plan: Udawattakele Sanctuary, Sri Lanka

Management and control methods for Peru balsam (Myroxylon balsamum) at Udawattakele Sanctuary.

This project contributed to the development of a forest management plan for Udawattekele Forest Reserve, with a focus on managing the invasive tree Myroxylon balsamum. The work involved assessing the invasive species and considering management approaches to support the conservation and restoration of native forest vegetation.

 

 

 

 

 

Floristic Diversity and Vegetation Composition of Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka

This project investigated the floristic diversity and vegetation composition of the Peak Wilderness Nature Reserve and Sanctuary, associated with the Adam’s Peak region of Sri Lanka. The study involved vegetation and plant-diversity assessment to characterize forest composition and provide information relevant to the conservation and management of this ecologically important tropical forest ecosystem.