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Harvest rates and long term harvest planning - This helps the company to maintain long term viability and the sustainability of the plantation. The harvest rates depends on the type of harvesting methods adopted and recommended by the rubber research institute of Sri Lanka. |
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Regulated traditional uprooting system - In order to conserve the soil uprooting is staggerd. |
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Protection of forests - Conservation of forest have received more focus attention than that of the past. |
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Additional concerns about worker safety - Safety gear has been issued to workers considering safety asset of priority. |
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Protection of species - Endangered species and bio-diversity has been taken care of. |
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Regular water analysis - In-order to ensure that the community in and around plantations who make use of the water flowing through the plantations water quality test have been undertaken periodically. |
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Identification and elimination of land slide threats - Action has been taken to minimize the risks of landslides identified and anticipated and a more awareness has been created among the communities. |
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Conserving high conservation value forests - the 2 HCVF identified through the specialists from the University of Peradeniya is highly conserved through various means. The communities and stake holders are made aware of these HCVF and their importance. |
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Additional training - A knowledge and the requirements covering 10 principles under FCS are being taught in every training session to institutionalize FSC concepts amongst the employees. |
