Stakeholders, management problems and prospectus for collaborative management of Maduru Oya National Park

Research Communications
Wedage, Irushinie R., Muthunayake, T. And  Dayawansa P. N.
Proceedings of the 29th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2019

Wedage, Irushinie R., Muthunayake, T. And  Dayawansa P. N., (2010) Stakeholders, management problems and prospectus for collaborative management of Maduru Oya National Park.  Proceedings of the 29th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka.

Ranging behaviour of two sympatric species of frogs in the Sinharaja Man and Biosphere Reserve, Sri Lanka determined by radio-tracking

Research Communications
Dayawansa, P. N. and Siyam, S. M.
Annual ATB Conference, Tropical Forests: Past, Present, Future, The Association for Tropical Biology, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama
Publication year: 2019

Dayawansa, P. N. and Siyam, S. M. (2002) Ranging behaviour of two sympatric species of frogs in the Sinharaja Man and Biosphere Reserve, Sri Lanka determined by radio-tracking. Annual ATB Conference, Tropical Forests: Past, Present, Future, The Association for Tropical Biology, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama.

Study of the Ranging behaviour pattern of two male elephants of the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest with reference to human-elephant conflict

Research Communications
Ranukkanda K., Shalitha H. Karunarathne and Dayawansa P. N.
23rd  International Forestry and Environment Symposium
Publication year: 2018

Ranukkanda K., Shalitha H. Karunarathne and Dayawansa P. N. (2018) Study of the Ranging behaviour pattern of two male elephants of the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest with reference to human-elephant conflict: 23rd  International Forestry and Environment Symposium

A perspective on management of House crow (Corvus splendens) in the City of Colombo

Research Communications
Dayawansa, P. N., Nadaraja D., Wedage, I. R., Muthunayake T., Lelwala D. S., Ratnaweera. P., Keeragala N. and Kotagama S. W.
23rd  International Forestry and Environment Symposium
Publication year: 2018

Dayawansa, P. N., Nadaraja D., Wedage, I. R., Muthunayake T., Lelwala D. S., Ratnaweera. P., Keeragala N. and Kotagama S. W. (2018) A perspective on management of House crow (Corvus splendens) in the City of Colombo: 23rd  International Forestry and Environment Symposium

Habitat selection and burrow characterization of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a tropical lowland rainforest habitat in South West Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Karawita K. V. D. H. R., Perera P. K. P. and Dayawansa P. N.
Wildlanka International Symposium Proceedings ISSN, Pages 2465-5619
Publication year: 2017

Karawita K. V. D. H. R., Perera P. K. P. and Dayawansa P. N. (2017) Habitat selection and burrow characterization of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a tropical lowland rainforest habitat in South West Sri Lanka, Wildlanka International Symposium Proceedings ISSN 2465-5619

A review on avifaunal research in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Dayawansa P. N.
Annual Bird Watchers Conference, 2017 Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2017

Dayawansa P. N. (2017) A review on avifaunal research in Sri Lanka, Annual Bird Watchers Conference, 2017 Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka.

Composition and Functional diversity of the avifaunal community at an urban landfill in Colombo district

Research Communications
Marasinghe, S. S., Perera, P. K. P. and Dayawansa P. N.
Proceedings of 20th International Forestry and Environmental Symposium 2015 Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2015

Marasinghe, S. S., Perera, P. K. P. and Dayawansa P. N. (2015) Composition and Functional diversity of the avifaunal community at an urban landfill in Colombo district. Proceedings of 20th International Forestry and Environmental Symposium 2015 Sri Lanka.

A preliminary investigation of the habitat selection of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a tropical lowland forest in the South West of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Pabasara, M. , Perera, P and Dayawansa P. N
Proceedings of the 20th International Forestry and Environmental Syamposium 2015 Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2015

Pabasara, M. , Perera, P and Dayawansa P. N (2015) A preliminary investigation of the habitat selection of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in a tropical lowland forest in the South West of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 20th International Forestry and Environmental Syamposium 2015 Sri Lanka.

Impact of Human Recreational Disturbances on the Distribution of Avifauna in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Alwis, R. H. N. S., Perera, P. K. P. and Dayawansa, P. N.
Proceedings of the 18th International Forestry and Environment Symposium
Publication year: 2014

Alwis, R. H. N. S., Perera, P. K. P. and Dayawansa, P. N. (2014) Impact of Human Recreational Disturbances on the Distribution of Avifauna in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka Proceedings of the 18th International Forestry and Environment Symposium

Diversity and distribution of fauna in Nasese Shore, Suva, Fiji Islands with reference to existing threats to the biota

Research Communications
Surathissa D. M., Dayawansa P. N. Rathnayake Upaka and Deepak Chand
International Conference on Oceans and  Rivers (ICOR), Fiji Islands, November 2014
Publication year: 2014

Surathissa D. M., Dayawansa P. N. Rathnayake Upaka and Deepak Chand (2014) Diversity and distribution of fauna in Nasese Shore, Suva, Fiji Islands with reference to existing threats to the biota, International Conference on Oceans and  Rivers (ICOR), Fiji Islands, November 2014

Assessment of the Diversity of Avifauna in a Tropical Lowland Forest in South West, Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study of Different Habitats

Research Communications
Wijesinghe S., Perera P. K. P. and Dayawansa P. N.
Proceedings of the 19th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2014
Publication year: 2014

Wijesinghe S., Perera P. K. P. and Dayawansa P. N. (2014) Assessment of the Diversity of Avifauna in a Tropical Lowland Forest in South West, Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study of Different Habitats Proceedings of the 19th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2014

A Preliminary Survey of the Behaviour of Rusty Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) in Captivity

Research Communications
Jayaratne, C., Dayawansa P. N. and Perera P. K. P.
Proceedings of the 19th International Forestry and Environment Symposium
Publication year: 2014

Jayaratne, C., Dayawansa P. N. and Perera P. K. P. (2014) A Preliminary Survey of the Behaviour of Rusty Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) in Captivity Proceedings of the 19th International Forestry and Environment Symposium

University Museums in Sri Lanka: Honour or disgrace?

Research Communications
Surathissa D. M. and Dayawansa P. N.
Proceedings of UMAC Annual Sessions 2012, Singapore
Publication year: 2012

Surathissa D. M. and Dayawansa P. N. (2012) University Museums in Sri Lanka: Honour or disgrace? Proceedings of UMAC Annual Sessions 2012, Singapore

Restoration of deteriorated wetlands in Kumana (Yala East) National Park. Sri Lanka: a pilot project on mangrove restoration

Research Communications
Rathnayake P. Suranga, Mapatuna Y. and Dayawansa P. N.
Proceedings and call for action from an MFF regional colloquium- Sharing lessons on mangrove restoration- Mangroves for the future, August 2012, India
Publication year: 2012

Rathnayake P. Suranga, Mapatuna Y. and Dayawansa P. N. (2012) Restoration of deteriorated wetlands in Kumana (Yala East) National Park. Sri Lanka: a pilot project on mangrove restoration. Proceedings and call for action from an MFF regional colloquium- Sharing lessons on mangrove restoration- Mangroves for the future, August 2012, India

Notes on behavioural ecology of Cnemaspis silvuli in Bodinagala Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Sudasinghe H. and Dayawansa P. N.
Proceedings of Herpetological Symposium 2012, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2012

Sudasinghe H. and Dayawansa P. N. (2012) Notes on behavioural ecology of Cnemaspis silvuli in Bodinagala Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Herpetological Symposium 2012, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Student Centred Learning: Boon or Bane?

Research Communications
Dayawansa P. N.
Workshop on ‘Innovative Pedagogical Practices in the Twenty-First Century: English in Practice’, Conducted by the Center for Research and Knowledge Dissemination (CRKD) of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 30th of June and 01st of July 2011
Publication year: 2011

Dayawansa P. N. (2011) Student Centred Learning: Boon or Bane? Workshop onInnovative Pedagogical Practices in the Twenty-First Century: English in Practice’, Conducted by the Center for Research and Knowledge Dissemination (CRKD) of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 30th of June and 01st of July 2011

Utility of feathers as a non-invasive source of mtDNA for PCR amplification of Cytochrome Oxidase c subunit I gene

Research Communications
Wedage, Irushinie R., Weerakoon, D. K., Kotagama, S., Dayawansa P. N., Dangalle, C., and Fernandopulle N. D.
Proceedings of the 14th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 103p (Poster Presentation)
Publication year: 2009

Wedage, Irushinie R., Weerakoon, D. K., Kotagama, S., Dayawansa P. N., Dangalle, C., and Fernandopulle N. D. (2009) Utility of feathers as a non-invasive source of mtDNA for PCR amplification of Cytochrome Oxidase c subunit I gene, Proceedings of the 14th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 103p (Poster Presentation)

Sero-prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in cats in the city of Colombo and suburbs

Research Communications
V.A. Kulasena, R.P.V.J.  Rajapakse, P.N. Dayawansa and S. Premawansa
Fourth Biennial Scientific Session of Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2009

V.A. Kulasena, R.P.V.J.  Rajapakse, P.N. Dayawansa and S. Premawansa (2009) Sero-prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in cats in the city of Colombo and suburbs, Fourth Biennial Scientific Session of Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka

Sero-prevalence for Leptospira spp. in murid rodents with relation to wild, urban and urban-wild interface habitats in the wet zone of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
N.M.M. Jayamanne, G.A. Gunawardene, P.N. Dayawansa and S. Premawansa
Fourth Biennial Scientific Session of Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2009

N.M.M. Jayamanne, G.A. Gunawardene, P.N. Dayawansa and S. Premawansa (2009) Sero-prevalence for Leptospira spp. in murid rodents with relation to wild, urban and urban-wild interface habitats in the wet zone of Sri Lanka, Fourth Biennial Scientific Session of Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka

Pioneer efforts of DNA barcoding birds of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Wedage, Irushinie R., Weerakoon, Dayawansa P. N., D. K., Kotagama, S., Dangalle, C., and Fernandopulle N. D.
Proceedings of the 14th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 105p (Poster Presentation)
Publication year: 2009

Wedage, Irushinie R., Weerakoon, Dayawansa P. N., D. K., Kotagama, S., Dangalle, C., and Fernandopulle N. D. (2009) Pioneer efforts of DNA barcoding birds of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 14th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 105p (Poster Presentation)

Levels of heavy metal uptake by Abelmoschus esculentus and Buchole dactyloides grown in a damaged dry-battery disposal site in the wet zone of Sri lanka

Research Communications
Weerasinghe, S., Dayawansa P. N., and Perera R.
Proceedings of the 14th International Forestry and Environment Symposium
Publication year: 2009

Weerasinghe, S., Dayawansa P. N., and Perera R. (2009) Levels of heavy metal uptake by Abelmoschus esculentus and Buchole dactyloides grown in a damaged dry-battery disposal site in the wet zone of Sri lanka. Proceedings of the 14th International Forestry and Environment Symposium,

Impact of environmental stochasticity on composition and dispersion of aquatic birds of the Lunawa lagoon (Western Province): A case study

Research Communications
Wedage, Irushinie R., Wickramasinghe W. R. M. N. K. and Dayawansa P. N.
Proceedings of the 29th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2009

Wedage, Irushinie R., Wickramasinghe W. R. M. N. K. and Dayawansa P. N. (2009) Impact of environmental stochasticity on composition and dispersion of aquatic birds of the Lunawa lagoon (Western Province): A case study, Proceedings of the 29th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka.

An investigation of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibody in murid rodents with respect to different habitat types of the wet zone in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
N.M.M. Jayamanne, R.P.V.J. Rajapakse, P.N. Dayawansa and S. Premawansa
Fourth Biennial Scientific Session of Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2009

N.M.M. Jayamanne, R.P.V.J. Rajapakse, P.N. Dayawansa and S. Premawansa (2009) An investigation of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibody in murid rodents with respect to different habitat types of the wet zone in Sri Lanka, Fourth Biennial Scientific Session of Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka

Abundance and distribution of House Crow (Corvus splendens) in the Moratuwa Municipal Area with some notes on ranging behaviour

Research Communications
Weerasinghe, Hirantha B., Wedage, Irushinie R., Fernando, Nuwan A. and Dayawansa P. N.
Proceedings of the 29th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2009

Weerasinghe, Hirantha B., Wedage, Irushinie R., Fernando, Nuwan A. and Dayawansa P. N. (2009) Abundance and distribution of House Crow (Corvus splendens) in the Moratuwa Municipal Area with some notes on ranging behaviour, Proceedings of the 29th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka.

Study of floristic and edaphic factors of the Waturana swamp forest

Research Communications
Weerakoon, G., Kathriaarachchi, H., Samarappuli, L and Dayawansa, P. N.
Proceedings of the 12th  International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 31p.
Publication year: 2007

Weerakoon, G., Kathriaarachchi, H., Samarappuli, L and Dayawansa, P. N. (2007) Study of floristic and edaphic factors of the Waturana swamp forest, Proceedings of the 12th  International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 31p.

An assessment of  Toxoplasmosis in Murid Rodents in Wild and Urban-wild populations with respect to Habitat Conditions

Research Communications
Jayamanne, M, Rjapaksha, J., Premawansa, S. P. and Dayawansa, P. N.
Proceedings of the 27th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2007

Jayamanne, M, Rjapaksha, J., Premawansa, S. P. and Dayawansa, P. N. (2007) An assessment of  Toxoplasmosis in Murid Rodents in Wild and Urban-wild populations with respect to Habitat Conditions Proceedings of the 27th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka.

Logistic growth and carrying capacity of house crow (Corvus splendens) population in the City of Colombo

Research Communications
Dayawansa, P. N., Rathnaweera, P. B. ., Keeragala, N. D., Masinghe, S.,  Lelwala L. H. D. S and Kotagama S. W.
Proceedings of the 26th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 44p.
Publication year: 2006

Dayawansa, P. N., Rathnaweera, P. B. ., Keeragala, N. D., Masinghe, S.,  Lelwala L. H. D. S and Kotagama S. W. (2006) Logistic growth and carrying capacity of house crow (Corvus splendens) population in the City of Colombo. Proceedings of the 26th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 44p.

Dispersion of aquatic birds in the Lunawa Lagoon in relation to habitat diversity

Research Communications
Wickramasinghe W. R. M. N. K. and Dayawansa, P. N.
Proceedings of the 26th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 50p.
Publication year: 2006

Wickramasinghe W. R. M. N. K. and Dayawansa, P. N. (2006) Dispersion of aquatic birds in the Lunawa Lagoon in relation to habitat diversity. Proceedings of the 26th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 50p.

Trapping efficiency of Sherman and Longworth traps for small mammals of a rainforest in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Dayawansa, P. N., Lelwala L. H. D. S and Dayantha O. V.
Proceedings of the 25th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 40p.
Publication year: 2005

Dayawansa, P. N., Lelwala L. H. D. S and Dayantha O. V. (2005) Trapping efficiency of Sherman and Longworth traps for small mammals of a rainforest in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 25th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 40p.

Notes on some aspects of the breeding behaviour pattern of Spot-billed Pelican (Pelicanus phillippensis) in the Colombo (Beira) Lake

Research Communications
Adhikaram C. and Dayawansa, P. N.
Proceedings of the 25th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 42p.
Publication year: 2005

Adhikaram C. and Dayawansa, P. N. (2005) Notes on some aspects of the breeding behaviour pattern of Spot-billed Pelican (Pelicanus phillippensis) in the Colombo (Beira) Lake. Proceedings of the 25th Annual session of Biology, Sri Lanka. 42p.