Abstract:Meethirigala forest reserve consists of approximately 384 ha. It is the largest forest reserve in Gampaha District managed by the Forest Department. It has different topographic positions such as ridges, midslopes and valley areas close to the Kelani River. The present study was conducted to enumerate plant species found in all three topographic positions of the reserve. Plots were demarcated purposively to sample woody perennials equal or greater than 5 cm dbh (diameter at breast height) in 18 plots (5×100 m,… Show more
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