Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Ministry of Environment today inaugurated the Wana Surakuma Joint Operations Unit to safeguard the country's precious natural forests.

The unit, which operates directly under the Ministry, is available 24/7 via hotline 1995 for tips or complaints.

Experts from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Forest Department, Police Special Task Force (STF), and the Tri-Forces will work together as a single team.

The unit's main objectives are to monitor forest crimes such as illegal logging, take action to prevent them, educate the public about environmental protection, and disseminate accurate information.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....