Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Rubber Development Department and the Survey Department of Sri Lanka have jointly initiated a rubber land mapping program utilizing innovative Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.

This initiative aims to comply with the European Union's new regulations designed to prevent global deforestation and restrict the import and export of deforestation-linked products. Under these regulations, exporters of rubber products and related raw materials to EU member countries are required to accurately map areas under cultivation to ensure that rubber supply chains do not contribute to deforestation.

Accordingly, the Rubber Development Department and the Survey Department have commenced implementing a comprehensive...