Stage I – Establishment of fast-growing shade trees such as
Kenda, Bu-kenda and Gadumba which will thrive in soil lacking nutrients. This
is needed as true rainforest tree species at different levels will not grow as
there is no shade at present. These fast-growing shade trees will also destroy
the problematic kekilla layer, which in turn will leave a thick carbonic
fertilizer layer.
Stage II – Planting of short-term shrub species such as
Bovitiya, Wal-mussanda and Kirilla, so that when they too wither and die, more
nutrients will be added to the soil.
Stage
III – Introduction of climax species
such as Hora, Boo Hora, Kekiriwara and Thiniya to make the area a complex
forest.
The emigration of species
will occur after such restoration, with insects, invertebrates, birds and small
mammals making this area their home. Gradually, species’ inter-connection will
accelerate, the food chain will get strengthened and there will be co-existence.
