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TRINCOMALEE BAY SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA Page | 74 restaurant facilities and other amenities. The CCD could manage a small information centre and charge a management fee from visitors. The income generated from visitors’ fee could be deposited in a revolving fund managed by the DSAM CCC. 4. Role of Fishers Federation 432. The consultation process with fishers revealed that they are facing difficulties such as lack of institutional assistance, weak leadership from the fishers association and high interest rates on micro loans from money lenders. The fishers suggested reorganizing the Fishers Association (FA) and forming stronger Fishers Federation (FF). There are two FF in Muthur and Kinniya at present and these FF need strengthening to provide better services to fishers. 433. It is proposed that leadership development and business planning training be provided to build capacity to manage the operations. It is also suggested that the FF be given assistance in developing and managing a microfinance program for the fisher. 434. DSAM CC, DFAD and CCD could facilitate the formation and strengthening of FF. FF should be provided with a small office at the TB SAM office and coordinate / facilitate the activities of fishery sector from this office. The microfinance program should generate adequate income for the FF to cover its operational expenses. H. Proposed Key interventions 1. Establish and manage Mangrove Park 435. The estuary at the mouth of the Mahaweli river includes dense mangrove vegetation and a diverse associated flora and fauna. The Mangrove Park (MP) should deliver environmental education and awareness building for visitors while conserving the sensitive habitats. 436. Field studies revealed that the Upparu area would provide ideal location for boat trips, bird watching and mangrove walkways. The area has direct access through A-15 roads either from Trincomalee or Batticaloa. With the increase of visitors to Trincomalee and Seruvila, visitors to the MP will increase in the future. The adjoining beach also provides additional recreation facilities for the visitors. Since electricity and water facilities are available close to MP, those facilities could be obtained for the MP. Information boards on MP and TB SAM with awareness messages should be erected in the MP. CCD could manage MP with the assistances of SAM office and DSAM CCC. 2. Develop operational guidelines for shell mining and grinding industry 437. Dead shell mining is not an environmental issue according to the information provided by NARA and adequate dead shell deposits are available in Thampalagamam bay. However shell grinding mills operate without proper guidelines and air pollution due to shell grinding dust is commonly visible. There are about 15 grinding mills without proper infrastructure facilities. The dust pollutes the air and shell dust also deposits on trees and houses to reduce environmental quality for the nearby inhabitants. 438. For the reasons given above it is necessary to manage the shell mining and grinding industry. It is proposed to form a sub committee, under DSAM CCC, to develop operational guidelines for shell mining and grinding. This sub committee should include Divisional Secretaries of Kinniya and Thampalagamam, representatives from NARA and CEA, representatives from DFAD, FD and members of shell grinding mill owners and shell miners. A CCD officer could act as convener of the committee and report to DSAM CCC.
TRINCOMALEE BAY SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA Page | 75 439. Once the management guidelines have been developed, DSAM CCC should take appropriate action to implement the management guidelines. It is also suggested that DSAM CCC should ask for quarterly reports from Divisional Secretaries regarding issues of permits and actions taken. 3. Develop management guidelines for micro saltern 440. Micro saltern is another important micro enterprise in the buffer zone areas of TB SAM at Kinniya. Field studies revealed that there are more than 20 micro salterns and the production process is very basic and lacking health and environmental protection standards. The intrusion of salt water to inland areas could increase the soil salinity. Low quality salt also makes the industry vulnerable. Hence it is better to develop management guidelines for the micro saltern industry to ensure the sustainability of the industry and further develop and ensure the sustainable livelihoods of the more than hundred families who are dependent on this industry. 441. It is proposed that DSAM CCC will appoint a suitable committee to develop management guidelines and ensure the correct application of these guidelines. Divisional Secretary should act on the DSAM CCC approved guidelines and should regularise the saltern operations. 4. Control of Illegal extraction of timber and fuel woods from coastal habitats 442. Field studies revealed that a large area of mangrove in Thampalagamam bay has been cut by people from Kinniya and transported to Kinniya. These illegal extractions are for commercial purposes and are a highly significant environmental issue. This illegal activity therefore needs to be addressed. 443. Line agencies such as FD, CCD, Divisional Secretaries, Police, Security Forces, particularly Navy, should all be involved in the management process. DSAM CCC should act as facilitator and co-ordinator of management initiatives and monitor the effectiveness of the management. 444. Cutting of mangroves was also observed in other mangrove habitats but the level of extraction is low. However it is necessary to stop the extraction of mangroves completely through proper law enforcement. 5. Habitat enrichment program 445. Field studies revealed that coastal habitats have degraded during the last few decades due to civil unrest. Most state agencies that are responsible for natural resources management could not operate in an appropriate manner during this period. The result of this lack of management was the illegal felling of trees, filling of coastal wetlands and encroachment. 446. With the improving security situation, relevant agencies could act more effectively to stop illegal activities. Field studies revealed that habitat enrichment/restoration programmes are necessary for the mangrove habitats in Thampalagamam bay. It is also necessary to conduct habitat enrichment program in Kaddaiparichchan lagoon. Hence it is proposed that the priority should be to undertake a basic survey to identify suitable sites and implement habitat enrichment/restoration programmes. DSAM CCC could implement this program with local communities and FD could provide technical assistance.
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