Plant native edge vegetation at Diyasaru Park from stable dry ground

Diyasaru Park, part of Colombo's Ramsar-recognized wetland network, relies on healthy edge vegetation to filter runoff and support birdlife. Planting native species at the stable, marked edge — never wading into the wetland — extends that buffer. Standard: Ramsar Convention wetland-of-international-importance monitoring guidance + SDG 15.1. Proof: Photo of planted seedlings at the marked stable edge Method (Ramsar Convention wetland-of-international-importance monitoring guidance + SDG 15.1.): 1. Confirm the planting site with the park's host or steward contact. 2. Dig small planting holes by hand at the marked stable edge only. 3. Plant native wetland-edge seedlings at recommended spacing. 4. Water the new seedlings using a container carried from the path. 5. Photograph the finished planting with GPS and date as proof. Done when: Photo of planted seedlings at the marked stable edge

Where

Diyasaru Park wetland edge, Talawatugoda, Colombo 10116

Pay

$200 proposed

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Proof

Photo of planted seedlings at the marked stable edge

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-09-03

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: EPA National Wetland Condition Assessment (rapid method)

Bring

• GPS phone
• quadrat frame
• invasive-species ID reference
• boots
• insect protection
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Navigate to the wetland edge; record GPS; stay on stable ground.
2. 2. Photograph 3 quadrat stations.
3. 3. At each station, estimate percent cover native vs invasive; identify the dominant invasive.
4. 4. Note hydrology / water level and any disturbance.
5. 5. Enter cover percentages, invasive ID, hydrology, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Standing water + wildlife (snakes/alligators) -> maintain distance; never sample alone.
• High invasive cover -> flag for a management/removal plan.

What counts as done

• Percent cover native vs invasive recorded at 3 stations
• Dominant invasive species identified
• Hydrology / water-level note recorded
• GPS waypoints + quadrat photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.