We are absolutely gutted at the news that the Government has taken the decision to revoke Circular 05/2001, which protects 700,000 hectares of Sri Lankan forests. These lands have been handed to district and divisional secretariats for use for economic purposes. There are a few points that we would like to raise about this news: 1. “Economic purposes” – We recognize that the country is facing significant economic challenges at the present time, however decisions taken to addr