Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Overview
Sri Lanka's highlands are situated in the south-central part of the island. The property comprises the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, the Horton Plains National Park and the Knuckles Conservation Forest. These montane forests, where the land rises to 2,500 metres above sea-level, are home to an extraordinary range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species such as the western-purple-faced langur, the Horton Plains slender loris and the Sri Lankan leopard. The region is considered a super biodiversity hotspot.
About Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka is a recognised World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. The site comprises the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, the Horton Plains National Park and the Knuckles Conservation Forest. These are rain forests and montane cloud forests where the elevation reaches 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level. The region harbors a variety of mammal species including the bear monkey, Trachypithecus vetulus monticola, and the critically endangered [possibly extinct] Horton Plains slender loris, Loris tardigradus nycticeboides,.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(3 locations)
- •Horton Plains National Park (HPNP)1203-002
- •Knuckles Conservation Forest (KCF)1203-003
- •Peak Wilderness Protected Area (PWPA)1203-001
Details
- Countries
- Sri Lanka
- ISO Codes
- LK
- Area
- 56,844 ha
- Coordinates
- 7.4524, 80.8021
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