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Professor RMW Rathnayake

Professor

Management Studies

Email : warath1@gmail.com

    Qualifications

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    1. Educational Qualifications

    • Ph.D. in Environmental Economics -2013, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka
    • M.Sc in Forestry & Environmental Management-2002, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka
    • LLB -2020, Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Wildlife Management - 1997/98, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India
    • B.Sc. Special Degree in Botany with Second Class Honours-1994, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
    • Diploma in Mass Communication with First Class, Sri Lanka Media Foundation, Colombo- 1990/1991
    • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education - 2012, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    • ​​​​​​SEDA (Staff and Educational Development Association) certificate on Learning, Teaching and Assessing (Aligned with Descriptor 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework) Certificate

     

    2. Professional Qualifications

    Followed Courses and Certificates obtained as Professional Qualifications

    1. Completed the short course on ‘Valuing and Designing Payment Systems for Ecosystem Services’ held June 21-22, 2016 at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zürich, Switzerland, organized by The Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics
    2. Completed the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education of the Staff Development Centre, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2012
    3. Obtained the SEDA (Staff and Educational Development Association) certificate on Learning, Teaching, and Assessing (Aligned with Descriptor 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework)
    4. Certificate in Research Methods, organized by the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) from 14th-24th January 2013, in Nepal
    5. Certificate in Policy Analyses in Environmental Economics, organized by the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) from 22nd -24th in AIT, Thailand, in Nepal
    6. Certificate on Econometrics for Environmental Economics: Theory and Applications organized by the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) from 8th-18th January 2012, in Nepal
    7. Attended Biannual Research and Training Workshops organized by the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) : December 2010, June and December 2011, and June and December 2012
    8. Completed a Training Course on Environmental and Natural Resources Economics organized by the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) from 3rd to 20th May 2010 in AIT Conference Centre, Pathumthani, Thailand
    9. Completed a Training Course on Project Proposal Writing in Environmental Economics and Policy jointly organized by the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) and Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) from 30th March to 2nd April 2010 in Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
    10. Completed a training programme in Environmental Impact Assessment (14th Intensive Training Workshop), organized by the Central Environmental Authority of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in association with Centre for Environmental Studies, University of Peradeniya- 30th January to 08th February 2003
    11. Completed a training programme in Environmental Impact Assessment organized by the Central Environmental Authority of the Ministry of Forestry and Environment and conducted jointly with the Centre for Environmental Studies, University of Peradeniya- 30th March to 01st April 2001 (Mini EIA Workshop)
    12. Completed a certificate course on Landscape Functions and People: Applying Strategic Planning Approaches for Good Natural Resource Governance Course conducted by RECOFTC, Thailand- 2008
    13. Completed a MTCP Training Course on Strategies for Policy Formulation for Pro-PoorTourism: Leveraging Tourism for Poverty Alleviation held from 19th-30th October 2009, KDU College, Malaysia
    14. Completed a certificate course on Introduction to ArcGIS I & II, organized by ESRI & EMSO Ltd. Sri Lanka-2004
    15. Certificate in Youth Works, Sri Lanka Youth Council- 1989
    16. Completed a training programme in Disciplinary Procedure conducted by Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration- 20th February to 24th February 2003
    17. Completed a training programme in Law and Court Procedure organized by the Department of Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Foundation Limited in association with IUCN- 09th December to 10th December 2000.
    18. Completed a training course in Global Positioning System conducted by Health Ministry- August 1999
    19. Completed a two-week training programme in Management Principles and General Office Management Systems at Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration- 1997
    20. Completed a training programme in Computer Literacy conducted by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka- 1995

     

     

    Profile

  • Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake is a distinguished Professor in Environmental Management attached to the Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and He is a well-known Environmental Economist in Sri Lanka. He was the Dean of Faculty of Management Studies from 2011 to 2017. Prof. Rathnayake has made a great contribution towards the disaster management, conservation and management of wildlife and natural resources in Sri Lanka covering the areas of strategic planning, policy formulation and protected area management. He served as a Deputy Director at Department of Wildlife Conservation before joined the University system. He served more than five years as the Focal Point of Sri Lanka for Ramsar Convention and Indian Ocean South East Asia Memorandum of Understanding for Turtle Conservation (IOSEA). Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake is an outstanding researcher, and he has published more than 90 research articles, book chapters, conference papers and abstracts, including articles indexed in Science citation index and social science index and refereed journals. The most important thing is that his research findings are not only important for academic purposes but also very useful for the national development in Sri Lanka.

    Prof. Rathnayake was awarded the CVCD Excellence Award (the Most Outstanding Senior Researcher under the category of Law and Management) in 2019. In 2018, he was awarded the Environment Award (individual category) by Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science.

    Professor Wasantha Rathnayake has contributed to the national development as an Environmentalist, Ecotourism Planner, Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant, Environmental Economist, Wildlife Expert and Botanist in more than 50 development projects based on his experience of more than 25 years in the natural resources mangement field.

    Professor Wasantha Rathnayake is a Freelance Journalist and published more than 50 articles in the fields of biodiversity and environmental management, coast conservation, wildlife management, ecotourism and disaster management. He was the past President of Section F of Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science and at present Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake is the Vice Chancellor of Ocean University of Sri Lanka.

     

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

  • 1. Member/Research Associate of South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE)

    2. Life Member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka

    3. Steering committee member of National Green Accounting Committee

    4. Past President, Vice President and Secretary of Section F of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka (SLAAS)

    5. Expert/Working Group Member of IORA (Indian Ocean Rim Association)

    Research Interests

  • · Environmental Economics

    · Plant Ecology

    · Wildlife Management

    · Marine and Coastal Resources Management

    · Protected Area Planning

    · Park and Recreational Management

    - Disaster Management

     

    Current Research Projects

  • 1. Estimating a ‘tax’ for Elephant Conservation in Sri Lanka

    2. Estimating the Willingness to pay for mobile calling and internet packages

    3. Estimating the recreational demand for Diyatha Uyana, Battaramulla

    4. Estimating the demand for traditional rice varieties in Sri Lanka

    5. Exploring the demand for an alternative shopping bag

    6. Estimating the recreational value of Moon Plains, Sri Lanka

    7. Estimating a new entrance fee to Elephant Transit Home at Udawalawe

    8. Estimating Recreational Value of Thalangama Lake, Battaramulla

    Recent Publications

  • A. Policy Brief

    i. R. M. W. Rathnayake (2015). Visitor entrance fees can pay for marine turtle conservation at the Rekawa sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Policy Brief 89-15, June 2015. South Asian Network for the Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE), Kathmandu, Nepal

    B. Book Chapters

    i. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2018). Threats to Sandy Shore Habitats in Sri Lanka from Invasive Vegetation In Christoper Makowski & Charles W. Finkl (Eds.), Impacts of Invasive Species on Coastal Environments. Springer International Publishing

    ii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2018). Is Ecotourism Sustainable?ACase Study From Sri Lanka. In Robert Brinkman & Sandra J. Garren (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability. Palgrave Macmillan, Springer International Publishing

    iii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2016). Economic Valuation of Wildlife Tourism (‘Contingent Valuation Method’ Approach) in Wilderness of Wildlife Tourism, Apple Academic Press, USA. Taylor & Francis Publishing

    iv. Rathnayake, R. M. W & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2015). Estimation of Welfare Benefits for Recreational Planning: A case study in Kawdulla National Park in Sri Lanka. In M. Aslam, J. M. Cooper, N. Othman & A. A. Lew (Eds.), Tourism in the Global South (pp 2-27). UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

    v. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2019). Book Chapter on Disaster Management in Sabaragamuwa Province, in the FiveYear Vision Oriented Integrated Development Plan prepared by Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council

    vi. Lakshani, W. G. S. & Rathnayake, R. M. W (2021). Estimating Welfare Benefits of Diayatha Uyana Wetland Park in Sri Lanka:An Application of Travel Cost Count Data Model. In M. M. Gunatialake, A. Dissanayake & R. Jayaweera (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Socio-economic Development. (pp 200-214). Sri LankaNeptune Publications (Pvt) Ltd., Pelawatte, Sri Lanka

     

    C. Research Papers

    C.1.Research Papers published in Science and Social Science Citation Indexed Journals

    i. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2016). Vehicle crowding vs. consumer surplus: A case study at Wasgomuwa National Park in Sri Lanka applying HTCM approach. Tourism Management Perspectives, 20 (2016), 30–37. (Elsevier – Science Direct)

    ii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2016). Economic values for recreational planning at Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka. Tourism Geographies, DOI: 10.1080/14616688.2015.1136350 (Taylor & Francis – Indexed in Social Science Citation Index)

    iii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2016). Pricing the enjoyment of ‘elephant watching’ at the Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka: An analysis using CVM, Tourism Management Perspectives, 18 (2016), 26–33. (Elsevier – Science Direct)

    iv. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2016). Floristic composition of sandy shore vegetation at Uswetakeiyawa in Sri Lanka. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 20(4), 327-334. (Indexed in Scopus)

    v. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). ‘Turtle watching’: A strategy for endangered marine turtle conservation through community participation in Sri Lanka. Ocean & Coastal Management, 119 (2016): 199-207. (Elsevier – Science Direct)

    vi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). How does ‘crowding’affect visitor satisfaction at the Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka?. Tourism Management Perspectives, 16, 129-138. (Elsevier – Science Direct)

    vii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Willingness to pay for a novel visitor experience: ecotourism planning at Kawdulla National Park in Sri Lanka. Tourism Planning & Development, 1-15. DOI:10.1080/21568316.2015.1074095(Taylor & Francis – Indexed in Social Science Citation Index)

    viii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Estimation of the welfare benefit of boating at Maduganga Ramsar wetland in Sri Lanka. Tourism Economics.21(4), 917-926 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/te.2014.0382 (SAGE Publications - Indexed in Social Science Citation Index)

     

    C.2. Research Papers published in peer reviewed/refereed Journals

    i. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2021). Strategic Outcomes of and Future Outlook for Data-based Disaster Management: A Case Study in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Management Studies, 1(1), 27-48.

    ii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2021). ‘Elephant Watching’ for Mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict: A Case Study in Sri Lanka. South Asian Journal of Tourism and Hospitality, 1(1), 58-82.

    iii. Rathnayake, W. & Rajapakshe, H. (2018). Can ‘tourism product development’ compensate the social cost of carbon pollution? A case study in Sri Lanka. Journal of Thai Interdisciplinary Research, 13(2), 1-9.

    iv. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Willingness to pay for a novel visitor experience: ecotourism planning at Kawdulla National Park in Sri Lanka. Tourism Planning & Development, 1-15. DOI:10.1080/21568316.2015.1074095

    v. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Estimation of the welfare benefit of boating at Maduganga Ramsar wetland in Sri Lanka. Tourism Economics.21(4), 917-926 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/te.2014.0382

    vi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Ranasinghe, K. L. K. R. (2015). Assessing the Pricing Policy at Elephant Transit Home in Sri Lanka: A Travel Cost Method Approach, Wildlanka 3(3), 169-183.

    vii. Rathnayake, W. (2015). "Should ‘Paraviwella Beach’ in Sri Lanka be Preserved for ‘Sea Bathing’?”: A ZTCM Approach. Sabaragamuwa University Journal, 14 (2), 86-100. DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/suslj.v14i2.7697

    viii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Recreational Planning: Estimation of Visitor Satisfaction at Kawdulla National Park in Sri Lanka, WILDLANKA, 3 (1), 38-48.

    ix. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Legislative Issues in Ecotourism Development in National Parks in Sri Lanka. WILDLANKA, 3 (2), 83-94.

    x. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2014). Estimating Ecotourism Potential at Horton Plains and Kawdulla National Parks in Sri Lanka. Journal of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (WILDLANKA), 2014-2, 15-28

    xi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P., (2013). Enjoying Elephant Watching: A Study on Social Carrying Capacity of Kawdulla National Park in Sri Lanka. Sabaragamuwa University Journal, 12 (1), 23-39

    xii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2012). Visitor Characteristics and Perceptions: Case of Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. Kelaniya Journal of Management, 1(1) January-June, 81-100.

    xiii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2011). Estimation of Recreational Value of Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka: A Decision Making for Natural Resources Management. Journal of Tropical Forestry of Environment, 01(01), 71-86.

    xiv. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2009). Recreational Value of Kaudulla National Park in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka. Journal of Real Estate, 1-21

    xv. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2006). Structural Characteristics and Floristic Composition of Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve at 1800 m. WILDLANKA, 1, 115-125.

    xvi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (1999). Undergrowth vegetation in dry mixed evergreen forest. Sri Lanka Forester, XXV (1 & 2),37-49.

    xvii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Jayasekera, L. R. (1998). Threatened Endemic Vegetation in the Upper Montane Rain Forest in Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve. Sri Lanka Forester, XXIII (1&2), 18-22.

    xviii. Rathnayake, R. M. W., Jayasekera, L. R. & Solangaarachchi, S. M. (1996). A quantitative study of overstorey vegetation of an upper montane rain forest. Sri Lanka Forester, XXII (3/4), 43-49

    xix. Rathnayake, R. M. W., Solangaarachchi, S. M. & Jayasekera, L. R. (1996). A quantitative study of pygmy forest vegetation of Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve (2000m elevation). Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Forestry Symposium. University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 215-222

     

    C.3. Papers published in Conference Proceedings

    i. Rajapakshe R.M.M.H.D. & Rathnayake R. M. W. (2019). Estimating visitor satisfaction for enjoying Diyatha Uyan Wetland Park in Sri Lanka. Conference proceedings of the 02nd International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Economics, Management and Business (2nd CIEMB 2019), National Economic University, Hanoi, Vietnam. 26-27 November, 2019. 1421-1445

    ii. Rathnayake, W. (2016). Creating a ‘Turtle Watching’ Niche Market for Turtle Conservation in Sri Lanka.Conference Proceedings of RSU International Research Conference 2016 held in Pathumthani, Thailand, 29 April 2016. 200-209.

    iii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Economic Values for Recreational Planning: A Case Study of Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. Conference Proceedings of Tropical Tourism Outlook Conference held in Lombok, Indonesia, 29-31 July 2015. 503-525

    iv. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Demand for Saving Turtles at Rekawa Sanctuary, Conference Proceedings of 4th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Form of University Economists Conference held in Colombo Sri Lanka, 20-21 November 2015. 75-81

    v. Rathnayake, W. (2014). ‘Turtle Watching’ at Rekawa Sanctuary in Sri Lanka: How much is the Sri Lankans; WTP for Saving Turtles. The 5thWorld Congress of Environmental And Resource Economists from 26th June to 2nd July 2014, 2014c Istanbul, Turkey.

    vi. Lakmali, J.A.S. & Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2014). How Much is the Recreational Value of Rawana Ella Waterfall in Sri Lanka? Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI 2014). Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 123-137.

    vii. Ranasinghe, R. L. K. R. & Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2014). How much is the recreational value of Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home in Sri Lanka?. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI 2014), Faculty of Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 138-152.

    viii. Rathnayake, R. M. W., Solangaarachchi, S. M. & JAYASEKERA, L. R. (1996). A Quantitative study of pigmy forest vegetation of Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve (2000-m elevation). Conference proceedings of the of the Second Annual Forestry Symposium, held in Kalutara, Sri Lanka 215-222.

     

    D. Working papers

    i. R. M. W. Rathnayake (2015). Estimating Demand for Turtle Conservation at Rekawa Sanctuary in Sri Lanka.Working Paper No. 92-15. South Asian Network for the Development and Environmental Economics, Kathmandu, Nepal

     

    E. Abstracts Presented

    i. Rajapakshe, R.M.M.H.D. & Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2019). Estimating visitor satisfaction for enjoying Diyatha Uyan Wetland Park in Sri Lanka. Conference proceedings of the 02nd International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Economics, Management and Business (2nd CIEMB 2019), National Economic University, Hanoi, Vietnam. 26-27 November, 2019.

    ii. Rathnayake, R. M. W.(2019). Can ‘tourism product development’ compensate the social cost of carbon pollution?: A case study in Sri Lanka. Conference proceedings of the World Forum on Climate Justice Changing the narrative. 19th-21st June, Glasgow, UK, 2019.

    iii. R. M. W.(2019). Exploring ‘data gaps’ in minimizing disaster impacts: A case study in Rathnapura District in Sri Lanka. International symposium on disaster resilience and sustainability development, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. 7th-8th March, 2019.

    iv. Rathnayake, R. M. W.(2018). Invasive vegetation vs sandy shore vegetation: A case study in Sri Lanka. Conference proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (ICBSA-2018), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India. 13-16 December, 2018.

    iv. Rajapakshe,H. D., Karunarathna, K.A.D.P and Rathnayake R. M. W.(2018). Estimating a price structure for non marketed ‘rice medicine’in Sri Lanka. Conference proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (ICBSA-2018), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India. 13-16 December, 2018

    v. Jayakody, M. A. V. P. D. H. and Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2018). Willingness to pay for a reusable polythene bag: Special reference to customers in Kegalle District in Sri Lanka. Conference proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 17-18 October 2018

    vi. Karunarathne, K. A. K. D. P. and Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2018). Estimating the demand for traditional rice varieties: A case study in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Conference proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 17-18 October 2018.

    vii. Chathurangi, H. and Rathnayake, W. (2018). Estimating an entrance fee to elephant transit home at Udawalawe, Sri Lanka. Conference Proceedings of Wildlanka International Symposium 2018. Colombo 6-9 August 2018

    viii. Anuruddhika, C. and Rathnayake, W. (2018). Exploring the willingness to pay for a 'Safari Jeep' at Udawlwe National Park in Sri Lanka. Conference Proceedings of Wildlanka International Symposium 2018. Colombo 6-9 August 2018

    ix. Rathnayake, R.M.W. and Rajapakshe, R. M.M.H.D. (2017). Can 'Tourism Product Development' Compensate the Social Cost of Carbon Pollution?: A Case Study in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Second International Conference of Multidisciplinary Approaches on UN Sustainable Development Goals. Bangkok, Thailand. 28-29 December 2018

    x. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2017). A 'CVM' Approach to Recreational Planning: A Case Study at Wasgomuwa National Park in Sri Lanka. Conference proceedings of the 2nd South Manila Educational Consortium (SMEC) Research Congress and the 3rd International Forum on Innovative Collaborative Learning. Manila, Philliphines. 23-24 February 2017.

    xi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Bandara, T. M. T. L. (2017). Estimating the Consumer Surplus of Enjoying the Visitor Facilities at Beddagana Wetland Park in Sri Lanka. The 2nd Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, BelihulOya, Sri Lanka. 19-21 October 2017.

    xii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Madhushani, D. C. K. (2017). Estimating a Conservation Tax for Elephant Conservation: A Case of Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka. The second Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, BelihulOya, Sri Lanka. 19-21 October 2017

    xiii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Dharshani, K. M. R. (2017). Estimating the Demand for Coral Conservation at Hikkaduwa National Park in Sri Lanka. The second Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, BelihulOya, Sri Lanka. 19-21 October 2017.

    xiv. Shiromi, N.W.V.A. & Rathnayake R.M.W (2016). Exploring the Consumer Surplus and Demand for a Novel Visitor Experience at Kanneliya Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 1st Intradisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers. Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragmuawa University of Sri Lanka., BelihulOya, Sri Lanka. 10-12 August 2016.

    xv. Rathnayake, R.M.W. & Ranasinghe, L.R.K.R. (2016). Assessing the pricing policy at Elephant transit home in Sri Lanka: A travel cost method approach. Proceedings of the annual session of WILDLANKA Symposium. Department of Wildlife Conservation Sri Lanka. 23rd – 24th August 2016.

    xvi. Rathnayake, W. (2016). Creating a ‘Turtle Watching’ Niche Market for Turtle Conservation in Sri Lanka. Conference Proceedings of the RSU International Research Conference, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani, Thailand, 29-30 April 2016.

    xvii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Demand for Saving Turtles at Rekawa Sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Conference Proceedings of Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (2015), Colombo, Sri Lanka. 20-21 November 2015

    xviii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2015). Economic Values for Recreational Planning: A Case Study of Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. Conference Proceedings of Tropical Tourism Outlook Conference held in Lombok, Indonesia, 29-31 July 2015. 28.

    xix. Rathnayake, W. (2014). 'Turtle Watching' at Rekawa Sanctuary in Sri Lanka: How much is the Sri Lankans' WTP for Saving Turtles. The 5th World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists from 26th June to 2nd July 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.

    xx. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2014).Estimation of Welfare Benefits for Recreational Planning: A case study in Kawdulla National Park in Sri Lanka. Conference Proceedings of the 7th Tourism Outlook Conference and the 3rd Tropical Coastal and Island Tourism Conference held on 08th to 10th August 2014, Heritance Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

    xxi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2011). Visitor Characteristics for tourism management at Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on "Modern Trends in Innovative Management". Faculty of Manageemnt Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

    xxii. Richardson, P. B., Broderick, A. C., Coyne, M.S., Ekanayake, E. M. I., Kapurusinghe, T., Premakumara, C., Rathnayake, W., Saman, M. M., Witt, M. J. & Godley, B. J. (2010). Sea turtle tracking suggests size-related differences in behaviour and range of female green turtles nesting at Rekawa wildlife sanctuary Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 30th International annual symposium on sea turtle biology and conservation. Goa, India.

    xxiii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2010). A study of generic legislative issues of ecotourism development in national parks in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Sri Lanka Studies. Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka: The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

    xxiv. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2010). Collaboration beyond the legislation: A strategy for turtle conservation in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 30th International annual symposium on sea turtle biology and conservation, Goa, India.

    xxv. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2009). A Values-based Approach for Managing Recreation and Visitor Services in Horton Plains and Kawdulla National Parks. Proceedings of the 14th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    xxvi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2008). Social carrying capacity of Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 13th International Forestry and Environment Symposium Tangerine Hotel, Kalutara, Sri Lanka: Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka.

    xxvii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. A. D. P. (2007). Establishing visitor impact monitoring programme for Horton Plains National Park. Proceedings of the Twelfth International Forestry and Environment Symposium. Tangerine Beach Hotel, Kalutara, Sri Lanka: Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka.

    xxviii. Rathnayake, W. (2006). The Ecotourism Policy of the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Proceedings of the Symposium on Ecotourism in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities, Colombo, Sri Lanka

    xxix.Rathnayake, W. (2005). Invasive species management: An adaptive Management Based Approach to Managing Wildlife Habitats in National Parks of Sri Lanka. Interactive Seminar/Workshop on Eradication of Invasive Species in Protected Areas managed by The Department of Wildlife Conservation, 2005 Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    xxx. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2005). An adaptive management approach to control the spread of invasive alien species in Bundala National Park, A Ramsar Wetland in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Forestry Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka. 20.

    xxxi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Gunawardena, U. (2002) Estimation of recreational value of the Wasgamuwa National Park. Proceedings of International Conference on relating the environment to regional development organized by USJ/SIDA/SAREC Research Co-operation Project and Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 16-18.

    xxxii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. (2002). Law Enforcement of Turtle Conservation in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of National Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology, Conservation & Management, Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    xxxiii.Rathanayake, R. M. W. (2002) Initiatives between private and public sector, A seminar on Ecotourism, Sri Lanka Tourist Board, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    xxxiv. Rathnayake, R. M. W., Solangaarachchi, S. M. & Jayasekera, L. R. (1996). A quantitative study of pygmy forest vegetation of Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve (2000-m elevation). Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Forestry Symposium, 1996, Kalutara, Sri Lanka. 32.

    xxxv. Rathnayake, R. M. W., Jayasekera, L. R. & Solangaarachchi, S. M. (1996). Quantitative analysis of overstorey vegetation of Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve at two elevations. Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Session of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 119.

    xxxvi. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Solangaarachchi, S. M. (1996). Biodiversity of sandy shore vegetation at Palliyawatte (Hendala) in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Regional Workshop on Research for the Management of Coastal Resources in the Tropics, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 17.

    xxxvii. Rathnayake, R. M. W., Jayasekera, L.R. & Solangaarachchi, S. M. (1996). Morphological diversity of overstorey vegetation of Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve at two elevations. Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Session of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 118-119.

    xxxviii. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Solangaarachchi, S. M. (1995). Succession of the sandy shore vegetation at Pinwatte in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Workshop of the Institute of Biology, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10

    xxxix. Rathnayake, R. M. W. & Solangaarachchi, S. M. (1995). Floristic composition of sandy shore vegetation at four selected sites in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 51st Annual Session of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 251-253

     

    F. Magazine Articles/Newsletter Articles

    i. Rathnayake, W. (2017). Protected Areas and Functions: Is National Park a City? Vol. 11 (1): 92-95

    ii. Rathnayake, W. (2014). The Role of Visitor Services and Ecotourism in National Parks. Wildlife, Vol. 10 (1):152-156

    iii. Rathnayake, W. (2012). From Yellowstone to Horowpathana. Wildlife, Vol. 8 (1):3-6

    iv. Rathnayake, W. (2004). Sustainable Utilization, Ecotourism and Wildlife Conservation. Wildlife, Vol. 2:10-11

    v. Rathnayake, W. (2010). War is over-Time for Wildlife Conservation. Wildlife, Vol. 06:4-6

    vi. Rathnayake, W. (2009). War is over-Time for Wildlife Conservation. Wildlife, Vol. 05:-32-36

    vii. Rathnayake, W. (2003). Biodiversity, Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Wildlife Resources. Wildlife, Vol. 01:-10-11

    viii. Rathnayake, W. (2008). History of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka. Biodiversity, Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Wildlife Resources. Haritha Lowa,, Vol. 06:-25-26.

     

    G. Books, Monographs, Posters and Leaflets

    i.A Guide to National Parks of Sri Lanka-2001, designed and prepared for Department of Sri Lanka –Book

    ii. Leaflets, brochures, greeting cards, bags, and posters designed and prepared for Department of Wildlife Conservation

    iii. Park Ethics/ Obata Vadanak

    iv. Spend a Day with Wildlife

    v. Guide Map of Wasgamuwa National Park

    vi. Guide map of Ruhunu National Park

     

    H. Several Newspaper Feature Articles on Wildlife Conservation/Management

    Magazine Articles

    i. Can we sell ‘Recreation’ at Diyatha Uyana?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Tip Tourism in Paradise

    Vol. 05 December 2022

     

    ii. Taxing ‘elephant watching’ to save our giants

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Management Digest Vol.1 Issue 1 2021

     

    iii. Have we practiced Ecotourism Operations at National Parks in Sri Lanka?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Tip Tourism in Paradise

    Vol. 04 December 2021

     

    iv. From Yellestone to Horowpothana

    Wasantha Rathnayake

    Wildlife Magazine (2012 Vol. 01 No. 08)

     

    v. The Role of Visitor Services and Ecotourism in National Park

    Dr. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Wildlife Magazine December 2014 Vol. 10 No. 1

     

    vi.Protected Areas AND FUNCTIONS: Is National Park a CiTy?

    Dr. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Wildlife Magazine December 2016 Vol. 11 No. 1

     

    vii. War is over – The time for wildlife Conservation

    Wasantha Rathnayake

    Wildlife Magazine (2010 October No. 06)

     

    viii.Wildlife Protected Areas and Management

    Wasantha Rathnayake

    Wildlife Magazine Special Volume- 2009 October No. 05

     

    ix. Biodiversity, Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Wildlife Resources

    R. M. W. Rathnayake

    Wildlife Magazine Volume 01, January 2003

     

    x. History of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka

    Wasantha Rathnayake

    ‘Haritha Lowa’ Magazine, June 2008

     

    xi. Sustainable Utilization, Ecotourism and Wildlife Conservation

    Wasantha Rathnayake

    Wildlife Magazine, Volume 02, January 2004

     

    xii. Wildlife Conservation through Community Participation

    Wasantha Rathnayake

    Wanadivi Puwath Newsletter

    Volume 1 Issue 6 , September, 2000

     

     

    Newspaper Articles

    i. The whale ‘Omura’s’ visit to Sri Lanka

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 25th June 2017

     

    ii. From Yellowstne to the World’s End

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 18th June 2017

     

    iii. Should we kill elephants for our survival?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 23rd April 2017

     

    iv. What is going on at Hikkaduwa?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 13th August 2017

     

    v. Research documents are confined to the rack

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Divaina Newspaper 26th April 2017

     

    vi. Turtle killing story in Sri Lanka

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 14th May 2017

     

    Published article series on invasive plants in Sri Lanka

    vii. Beware of the invader! (part 01)

    A review of invasive plants in Sri Lanka

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Davaina Newspaper 14th April 2019

     

    viii. Beware of the invader! (Part 02)

    Do the wild elephants come out because of invasive plants?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Davaina Newspaper 21st April 2019

     

    ix. Beware of the invader! (Part 03)

    Alien invaders found in mountain forests

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 28th April 2019

     

    Published article series on disaster management

    x. Disaster management is so difficult because there is no 'data'?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 13th January 2019

     

    xi. Disaster management is so difficult because there is no 'data'? Part 02

    Disaster prevention is more valuable than disaster relief

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 20th January 2019

     

    xii.Disaster management is so difficult because there is no 'data'? Part 03

    The art of coping before disaster

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 27th January 2019

     

    xiii. Disaster management is so difficult because there is no 'data'? Part 04

    Disaster can strike at any moment

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 03rd February 2019

     

    xiv. Disaster management is so difficult because there is no 'data'?

    Not to suffer from a disaster again

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Divaina Newspaper 10th February 2019

     

    xv. ‘Turtle Watching’ to compensate the Local Fishermen’s Hunger 2021

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    The Sunday Observer- 25th April 2021

     

    xvi. Can Charge a ticket for entering Diyatha Uyana Wetland Park?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    The Sunday Times 02nd May 2021

     

    xvii. We are ready to develop ‘Blue Economy’ in Sri Lanka

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Divaina News Paper 15th February 2022

     

    xviii.We provide human resources for ‘Blue Economy’

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Divaina Newspaper 22nd March 2022

     

    xix. Take only Photographs Leave Only Footprints- Parks and Protected Areas (part iii)

    From Mass Tourism to Ecotourism

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 17th July 2022

     

    xx. Take only Photographs Leave Only Footprints- Parks and Protected Areas (part ii)

    Basis for selecting protected areas

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 3rd July 2022

     

    xxi. Take only Photographs Leave Only Footprints- Parks and Protected Areas (part i)

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 26th June 2022

     

    xxii. Pillars of ‘Ecotourism’ business

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 22nd May 2022

     

    xxiii. National Park: A centre for recreation or a complex of city buildings

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 1st May 2022

     

    xxiv. Estimating a Price Structure for Non-marketed ‘Rice Medicine’ in Sri Lanka

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 24th April 2022

     

    xxv. Should we promote recreational activities for conservation of Thalangama wetland?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 13th February 2022

     

    xxvi. Floral Aliens in our environment

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 08th August 2021

     

    xxvii.‘Sea Bathing’ for Recreational Benefits? Or Regional Development?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 4th July 2022

     

    xxviii. Is Ecotourism practiced in natural areas?

    Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake

    Sunday Observer 18th July 2021

     

    xxix. If you move forward with science and technology, you need not become a three-wheeler diver

    Vidya – Daily News 25th November 2022

    http://archives.dailynews.lk/vidya_DN/?id=01&tday=2022/11/25

    http://archives.dinamina.lk/vidya/?id=04&tday=2022/11/25

    http://archives.thinakaran.lk/vinghanam/?id=04&tday=2022/11/25