Status Report on Special Area Management Programme of the Hambantota Sand Dunes

Abstract

This status report presents an overall assessment of the existing environmental, social and economic issues and the significance of the sand dunes as a natural ecosystem of the Hambantota sand dune area. It also presents the views and opinions of the stakeholders in the area concerned. In the absence of proper data and information to formulate management strategies, this profile fulfils a vital requirement to facilitate the basis for developing SAM Plan strategy thereby facilitating future management initiatives