Abstract
The Ceylon Journal of Science is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in March, June, September and December. It is aimed at publishing high quality research articles on topics related to different disciplines in Science. The journal accepts original research articles, book reviews, reviews and mini-reviews, short communications, opinions, research notes, and commentaries and notes. The journal strictly adheres to publication ethics as emphasized by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The Journal has its own website.The Ceylon Journal of Science is indexed in Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Google Scholar and Zoological Records. According to the Google Scholar; H5-Index: 12H5-Median: 15According to the Exaly (1970 – 2021); Impact Factor: 0.6 (top 19%)Extended IF: 0.6 (top 19%) H-Index: 8 (top 28%)Citations/paper: 1.42
Highlights
Habitat heterogeneity, on a landscape scale, is a key determinant of biological diversity (Tews et al, 2004; Fahrig et al, 2010)
Analyses of the satellite images of Udawalawe National Park (UWNP) from 2005 to 2019 show significant changes that have occurred in the distribution and extents of these three major habitat types (Table 3 and Figure 3)
The forest cover within UWNP had increased by 29 km2, from 13% to 22% of the park between 2005 and 2019
Summary
On a landscape scale, is a key determinant of biological diversity (Tews et al, 2004; Fahrig et al, 2010). In PAs primarily aimed at conserving wildlife, effective management should ensure that the habitats within the PAs would be capable of meeting the food and shelter requirements of the faunal species they sustain (Schindler et al, 2013; Nori et al, 2016). This might prove to be a challenge in landscapes that are exposed to continual change brought about by natural and anthropogenic factors (Briggs et al, 2005)
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