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Event Announcements

	Lectures, Seminars, Exhibitions, Book Launches and similar events Please post event notices relate to Exhibitions - Art, Photo or Specific theme & General Lectures, Meetings, Seminars, Conferences, Book Launches, Workshops, Symposiums, Trainings, Film shows, Festivals, Performing Art Events	273 Posts 120 Topics	Last post by Thinuwan in Hangout With Buzz Aldrin... on May 19, 2013, 11:36:25 PM
	Trip Announcements and Invitations Publish your trips and hikes in advance if you are seeking the company of some likeminded individuals. This is the place where you can invite fellow Lakdasun members to a trip you are planning.	1022 Posts 66 Topics	Last post by Sri Abeywickrema in Re: Nature, Hiking, Cavi... on May 16, 2013, 06:18:04 AM

Excursion Planning Help, Sightings and Trip reports

Responsible Travel Tips and Traveler Knowledge Whenever we travel, we literally “intrude” someone else’s "Home". Let it be a natural habitat or a habitat of fellow human beings; It is our primary responsibility to “leave nothing but foot prints, take nothing but pictures”. This board is dedicated to promoting responsible travel and sharing other tips that can make your travel more comfortable and less intrusive.	621 Posts 39 Topics	Last post by NG in Re: Ideas for a First Ai... on May 15, 2013, 07:57:59 AM
Trip Planning Help Center Post your questions and request for information you need to plan your next excursion	5613 Posts 837 Topics	Last post by Damith in Re: Has anyone visited W... on May 20, 2013, 11:09:25 AM
Sightings and Trip Reports Share unforgettable memories of your nature excursions with the community. You can also report important sightings for the benefit of the community as well	10279 Posts 829 Topics	Last post by HARINDA in Re: Soldiering onto Grea... on Today at 02:46:10 AM
Where to Stay - Accommodation options close to Nature and Wildlife attractions Place to discuss hotels, eco-lodges, camp sites etc. Share your experience here, especially tell everyone how environmentally responsible the specific operation is	2902 Posts 546 Topics	Last post by Tony in Re: Fort Hammenhiel Reso... on Today at 02:03:57 AM
Guides & Local Resource Persons Whenever we explore unknown areas, more often than not, we seek help of local experts from the area. This is the place for you to share such contacts with the community	601 Posts 144 Topics	Last post by lakdasun in Re: GUIDE / TREKKER - fo... on May 20, 2013, 10:31:05 AM
Road side Assistance While on the road, reasonable eating places and places with clean bathroom facilities is something that all travelers want to find out. This is the board for you to post details about such places you know on major highways	292 Posts 70 Topics	Last post by AnandaWe in Re: Wijethunga bakers, M... on May 19, 2013, 11:13:47 PM
Weather Updates Keep the forum informed about latest weather conditions you have experienced at your home town or while on you trips	427 Posts 70 Topics	Last post by RoshanUK in Re: Weather update March... on April 19, 2013, 08:26:34 AM
Google Earth Trail Maps Post Trail Maps you have developed in Google Earth KML (or KMZ) format for the benefit of the community	125 Posts 47 Topics	Last post by lakdasun in Chariot Path of Ravana &... on May 06, 2013, 12:37:20 PM

Species Identification Help center

Birds: Discussions & Identification Help Do you want to find out name of the colorful bird you saw the other day or do you have questions related to birds? Post description/picture here, the expert naturalists in this forum will help you	1034 Posts 150 Topics	Last post by Kosala in Slowa Motion Bird Flight... on April 22, 2013, 02:20:50 AM
Plants and Flowers: Disucssions & Identification Help Plants helps us breath and flowers make us happy. Ask questions about plants and flowers to learn from experts and enhance your awareness	461 Posts 73 Topics	Last post by AnandaWe in Re: Peaches on May 04, 2013, 07:01:45 PM
Other Animals: Discussions & Identification Help World is full of fascinating creature. Mammals, snakes, bugs, fish...the list is endless. Seek help of identification or post questions to learn from experts regarding all living things except birds and plant	1188 Posts 222 Topics	Last post by YBA Amila in Re: History of the Shark... on April 14, 2013, 08:17:16 PM

Conservation through creating awareness

Conservation efforts/ Issues Do you see something happening around you which is bad for the environment or else some positive initiatives towards protecting nature? Discuss those here	1640 Posts 328 Topics	Last post by Tony in Re: Mobile Patrolling in... on May 20, 2013, 10:16:42 PM
Research Findings and Papers - Latest Discoveries and Knowledge Publish nature and wildlife related research findings and papers here. Help make nature lovers informed & educated so that they can do a better conservation job	192 Posts 75 Topics	Last post by Ashan253 in Re: Newly discovered Tar... on April 01, 2013, 07:47:58 AM
Eco Living Ideas Little things that we change in day to day life can significantly reduce adverse impacts we make on our planet and its creatures. We can start practicing most of these things on our self initiative, without depending on the governments or any other organization!	270 Posts 27 Topics	Last post by Rish in Re: Saaraketha - Selling... on May 12, 2013, 08:15:29 PM

Equipments reviews, discussions, buy and sell

Photography related Discussions, Equipment Reviews buy and sell Discuss nature and wildlife photography, ask question, write reviews and find buyers and sellers of equipment here	1347 Posts 326 Topics	Last post by Buddhika.jm in Re: Need Info about Cano... on May 07, 2013, 12:07:51 AM
Navigation related Discussions, Equipment Reviews buy and sell Discussions related to GPS Navigation, Maps, Devices and anything else related to Navigation aid and techniques goes here	719 Posts 73 Topics	Last post by Suneth84 in Re: Free GPS maps of Sri... on May 19, 2013, 02:31:00 AM
General equipment reviews, discussions, buy and sell Anything else goes here. It can be hiking gear, camping stuff or 4WDs even….anything other than photography and navigation	656 Posts 110 Topics	Last post by Deepal in Re: Where to buy Binocul... on May 20, 2013, 12:56:22 AM

Introductions, General discussions & Resources

Introductions and General Discussions Place to introduce you to the community and place for chit-chat related to nature and wildlife of our beautiful Island or any other topic that will not fit in rest of the discussion boards	1847 Posts 271 Topics	Last post by Buddhika.jm in Re: Member Thinuwan on E... on May 18, 2013, 10:04:59 AM
Paper Cuttings Board for interesting articles seen on print press. You can upload scanned images or direct links to online editions of news paper articles related to Sri Lanka's nature and wildlife in any of the three languages.	1456 Posts 414 Topics	Last post by ind007ka in Re: තොප්පිගල නැරඹීමට සංච... on May 20, 2013, 10:47:09 PM
Publications: Information, Requests and Reviews Place for discussions related to books and other publication on Sri Lanka's Nature and wildlife. You can make posts about useful publications you come across, review publications and make requests regarding any publications you are looking for	332 Posts 77 Topics	Last post by Rex De Silva in BOOK REVIEW - Reef Fishe... on March 26, 2013, 06:08:01 AM
Folklore – Explore culture while you travel Sri Lankan folklore is one of the most colorful and interesting aspects of our culture. More often than not, studying folklore related to various places add immense value to the total travel experience. This is the board for you to share what you know with the world.	278 Posts 19 Topics	Last post by HARINDA in Re: Connections to the R... on May 18, 2013, 01:26:01 AM
Useful Links Post links to useful online resources with a small description here.	347 Posts 119 Topics	Last post by NG in Trees, Plants and More -... on May 13, 2013, 07:14:36 PM

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