Native Species

Native Species Conservation Program

Protecting Sri Lanka’s unique wildlife and plants through community‑led action

Sri Lanka is home to many endemic and threatened species — from freshwater fish and crabs to birds, mammals, and native trees. Many of these species are now listed in the National Red List due to habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.

Our mission is simple: support village societies to protect and restore native species in their own regions, in partnership with government‑approved institutions.

If your society is already working on a conservation‑related activity, you are welcome to contact us and discuss your program. We only collaborate with groups that are connected to a government university, registered government representative, or officially registered society.

Together, we can find a donor, review your proposal, and support your conservation goals with full transparency.

📋 Instructions for Village Societies (Step‑by‑Step)

1. Confirm Your Eligibility

Your society must be:

• Registered under the Government of Sri Lanka

• Able to provide registration documents

• Connected to one of the following:

• A government university

• A government‑appointed officer

• A registered environmental or agricultural authority

This ensures legal compliance and scientific accuracy.

2. Identify the Native Species You Want to Protect

Your project must focus on Sri Lankan native species, such as:

• Endemic fish

• Freshwater crabs

• Native birds

• Endangered mammals

• Native trees and medicinal plants

Your proposal should clearly state:

• The species

• The threat

• The conservation method

• The expected community benefit

3. Prepare a Simple Proposal

Your proposal can be short. It should include:

• Project name

• Target species

• Location

• Community involvement

• Expected outcomes

• Support needed (training, materials, seedlings, monitoring, etc.)

We will help refine it if needed.

4. Submit Your Proposal to Us

Once submitted, we will:

• Review your project

• Verify your registration

• Check scientific validity

• Ensure it aligns with national conservation guidelines

If everything is correct, we will move to the next step.

5. We Find a Donor for Your Project

We connect your society with a verified donor who is interested in:

• Biodiversity

• Native species

• Environmental restoration

• Climate‑friendly community projects

The donor will directly support your society — we do not collect any money.

6. Donor Participation & Transparency

To ensure accountability:

• Donor must join at least four online meetings

• All meetings are recorded

• Progress updates must be shared regularly

• Photos, videos, and field notes must be documented

This protects both the donor and the community.

7. Implement the Project

Your society carries out the project with:

• Community volunteers

• Technical guidance

• University or government support

• Monitoring and reporting

We assist with planning and problem‑solving.

8. Completion & Tax Documentation

After successful completion:

• Donor receives a tax refund document

• Society receives a completion certificate

• Project is published for public transparency

This builds trust and encourages future donors.

🔍 Additional Transparency & Advocacy Measures

To strengthen credibility, we also recommend:

• Publishing project updates on your society’s Facebook page

• Keeping a simple logbook of activities

• Involving schoolchildren and youth groups

• Displaying a public notice board in the village

• Sharing GPS locations of planted trees or restored habitats

• Collaborating with local wildlife officers

• Hosting awareness sessions for villagers

These steps show donors that your society is serious, organised, and community‑driven.