The Central Research Station in Matale collects data on land usage for forestry in Sri Lanka. Over 31,000 total hectares are used, with the largest areas in Kandy, Matale, Kurunegala, Badulla, and Rathnapura districts. The station researches rapid multiplication methods for planting material including the bamboo, soil heap, and polythene tube techniques. Fields are then prepared with mulch and irrigation before receiving terminal branches for planting.
The Central Research Station in Matale collects data on land usage for forestry in Sri Lanka. Over 31,000 total hectares are used, with the largest areas in Kandy, Matale, Kurunegala, Badulla, and Rathnapura districts. The station researches rapid multiplication methods for planting material including the bamboo, soil heap, and polythene tube techniques. Fields are then prepared with mulch and irrigation before receiving terminal branches for planting.
The Central Research Station in Matale collects data on land usage for forestry in Sri Lanka. Over 31,000 total hectares are used, with the largest areas in Kandy, Matale, Kurunegala, Badulla, and Rathnapura districts. The station researches rapid multiplication methods for planting material including the bamboo, soil heap, and polythene tube techniques. Fields are then prepared with mulch and irrigation before receiving terminal branches for planting.