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TRINCOMALEE BAY SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA Page | 47<br />

Main<br />

activity<br />

Agriculture<br />

Encroachment<br />

Coral mining<br />

Garbage<br />

dumping<br />

Threats<br />

• Loss of soil fertility<br />

• Salinity changes of<br />

water table<br />

• Habitat destruction<br />

• Shrinkage of<br />

wetland or coastal<br />

region<br />

• Habitat destruction<br />

• Floods<br />

• Loss of species<br />

• Pollution<br />

Suggestions to mitigate threats<br />

• Using organic fertilizers<br />

• Compost manufacturing and re-use<br />

• Crop rotation<br />

• Using re<strong>com</strong>mended levels of fertilizers and<br />

chemicals<br />

• Introducing water supply systems – drip irrigation,<br />

etc.<br />

• Reducing number of irrigating times to the crop<br />

• Land provisions to those not having lands<br />

• Excessive lands should be shared among land-less<br />

people<br />

• Imposing strict rules against encroachment<br />

• Using dead corals rather than live corals.<br />

• Awareness<br />

• Implementing laws and acts<br />

• Introducing new approaches and alternative ways to<br />

next generation<br />

• Compost manufacturing<br />

• Reuse / Recycle / Reduce<br />

• Burying degradable waste<br />

• Producing sub-products from the wastes<br />

4. Field studies<br />

205. After the reviews and discussions with resource persons and IP-NGO, field studies<br />

were used to collect additional information and also to fill information gaps. The field studies<br />

were carried out to identify the different ecosystems, sub-ecosystems and habitats. The<br />

results of special studies were also considered.<br />

5. Consultation with Communities<br />

206. During the field studies, individual and smaller group discussions were held at the<br />

villages and sites. The site specific issues discussed in detail with <strong>com</strong>munities and<br />

suggested solutions have also been considered in the SAM Plan. Table V.3 shows major<br />

issues and main suggestions during the consultation process. The list of individuals and<br />

associations that participated in the discussions is given in Appendix 8.<br />

207. After developing the draft plan, it was presented to <strong>com</strong>munities to get their further<br />

views and suggestions. This presentational process also ensured that the <strong>com</strong>munity<br />

participated in the revision and finalization of the SAM Plan.<br />

6. Consultation with Government Agencies<br />

208. Discussions were held with relevant state agencies which are implementing programs<br />

in the SAM area and adjoining buffer zones. Discussions were held with law enforcement<br />

agencies such as Forest Department, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Coast<br />

Conservation Department and Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources<br />

Development. Separate discussions were held with Divisional Secretaries whose

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