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development. Since the security situation is improving it is proposed that these areas are
included under the SAM process in the future.
293. Due to the difficulties in conducting field studies, in these areas, specific activities are
not proposed in this TB SAM Plan. However, those areas are included as discrete sub zones
and general activities are proposed in this TB SAM Plan.
294. It is proposed that the northern area of the Trincomalee Bay SMA proposed in 2005,
from Koneswaran Temple to Nilaveli is excluded from the revised TB SAM. This is because
these areas are “outside” the Trincomalee bay and comprise a relatively simple narrow sandy
beach strip that does not need to be managed within a SAM Plan.
295. The Department of Wildlife Conservation has declared Puramalai (Pigeon Island) as a
National Park and manages the area, so this area is also excluded from TB SAM. Areas
south of Muthur also come under Sampoor high security zone and so are excluded from the
TB SAM.
296. The proposed TB SAM includes the coastal zone from Dutch Fort at Trincomalee City
to the southern end of Kaddaiparichchan lagoon mouth including the whole of
Kaddaiparichchan lagoon.
297. It is recommended that this core zone be equivalent to a category VI protected area
according to the guidelines produced by the International Union for the Conservation of
Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). This core zone could, eventually, be re-designated
category IV when there is capacity to introduce substantive management (Ref.0884) .
298. Western boundary: The landward (western) boundary of the TB SAM is the coastal
vegetation zone and coastline up to extreme high tide line around Thampalagamam bay from
the north end of Kinniya bridge to the south end of Kinniya bridge, beach zone from south
end of Kinniya bridge along the A-15 road up to Upparu estuary excluding the developed
areas, about 0.5 km inland of Upparu estuary, beach zone east of A-15 road from Upparu to
Mahaweli Ganga, about 0.5 km inland of the Mahaweli river estuary, beach zone east of A-15
from Mahaweli river mouth to Ralkuli estuary, Ralkuli to Muthur beach zone and
Kaddaiparichchan lagoon.
299. Eastern boundary: The eastern boundary comprises the line connecting the north
end of Kinniya Bridge to the seawards lagoon mouth of Kaddaiparichchan lagoon. The TB-
SAM conservation area includes natural coastal vegetation, beaches, and the sea area in
Trincomalee bay.
300. A continuous coastal belt is proposed for the SAM multiple use conservation core
zone that does not include any private properties. Figure VI.1 below illustrates the TB SAM
core and buffer zones.
301. It is suggested that Survey Department survey the boundary and establish the
boundary demarcation marks so that the boundary is clearly visible to adjacent communities.
It is also suggested that boundary demarcation should be achieved at the detailed level
through participation and consensus so as to resolve issues of encroachments, illegal
construction and illegal cultivation. The DSAM CCC will advise the relevant authorities for
action concerning any encroachments, illegal construction and illegal cultivation to the
relevant authorities for action.
302. Proper demarcation of the TB SAM will enhance law enforcement and management
which will help deliver sustainable results.