Peak Ridge Forest Corridor

The Peak Ridge Forest Corridor is a crucial, privately managed land stretch in Sri Lanka, connecting two parts of the Peak Wilderness Forest Reserve. This approximately 18 km corridor is situated between the Castlereagh and Maussakelle Reservoirs. The region is home to a rich variety of plant and animal life, including the elusive Sri Lankan leopard.

Unlike national parks, these highland areas are unprotected, leading to frequent human-leopard interactions. Local communities set snares to protect crops and hunt for food, but these traps often unintentionally injure or kill leopards.

To address this critical issue and provide a safe, snare-free zone, Resplendent Ceylon, in collaboration with 13 tea estates and the Wildlife and Wilderness Conservation Trust, spearheaded the creation of the Peak Ridge Forest Corridor. This vital conservation initiative has been recognized with the prestigious Whitley Award for Nature, often called the “Green Oscar.”