කාන්තාවන් 06දෙනෙකු ඇතුළු 229කට වනසත්ත්ව නියාමක පත්වීම්

Newswire reports that the Department of Wildlife Conservation appointed 229 Grade III wildlife ranger recruits at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Environment in Battaramulla on the 23rd, under the patronage of the environment minister and with the deputy minister participating. The recruits include 223 men and six women, selected through a competitive examination and interviews. Ada Derana (සිංහල) also reports that 229 people, including six women, received wildlife ranger appointments.

Newswire reports that the recruits are expected to protect wildlife and natural resources, prevent illegal activity in protected areas, and assist communities affected by human-elephant conflict. Reported duties include moving elephants away from villages, maintaining electric fences, protecting people and property in affected areas, and conducting raids targeting illegal hunting, unauthorised entry and animal traps.

Newswire reports that the officers will also patrol national parks, sanctuaries and nature reserves around the clock, and help rescue and treat injured or trapped wild animals. The Ministry highlighted the role of women officers in engaging with rural communities affected by human-elephant conflict, particularly women, children and families.

Newswire reports that all 229 recruits will attend a six-month residential training programme at centres in Randenigala, Ritigala, Maduru Oya and Giritale. The programme will cover wildlife management, law enforcement, practical field skills and professional development. Newswire says that after successful completion, recruits will be appointed to permanent service and deployed for conservation work, with particular emphasis on reducing human-elephant conflict.

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