The Kannaliya forest reserve is the part of t
he Kannaliya , Dediyagala,Nakiyadeniya forest complex located in the southern province of Sri Lanka , about 35 km. north east of Galle. This is a very important place for biological diversity of Sri Lanka. Kannaliya, Dediyagala, Nakiyadeniya is called KDN complex. The total extent of the Kannaliya forest reserve is 5,305.9 ha .
CLIMATE
This area has an average annual rainfall of about 4445 mm. mainly during the south west monsoon period (mid may to end September). The mean monthly temperature is around 27C .Mainly there are three major streams, namely, kannaliya ela, nannikita ela and udugam dola which are tributaries of the Gingaga. Kannaliya is ranked as the most important natural forest in the southern province for the protection of head waters of river systems, as it has the highest number of streams within these forest’s(111 streams ). The kannali ela and nannikita ela catchments have a high proportion of steep slopes and high percentages of forest cover indicating superior catchments.
he Kannaliya , Dediyagala,Nakiyadeniya forest complex located in the southern province of Sri Lanka , about 35 km. north east of Galle. This is a very important place for biological diversity of Sri Lanka. Kannaliya, Dediyagala, Nakiyadeniya is called KDN complex. The total extent of the Kannaliya forest reserve is 5,305.9 ha .
CLIMATE
This area has an average annual rainfall of about 4445 mm. mainly during the south west monsoon period (mid may to end September). The mean monthly temperature is around 27C .Mainly there are three major streams, namely, kannaliya ela, nannikita ela and udugam dola which are tributaries of the Gingaga. Kannaliya is ranked as the most important natural forest in the southern province for the protection of head waters of river systems, as it has the highest number of streams within these forest’s(111 streams ). The kannali ela and nannikita ela catchments have a high proportion of steep slopes and high percentages of forest cover indicating superior catchments.
FLORA 
The natural vegetation of the KDN complex is wet evergreen forest, which is a climax forest formation .floristically, it is much like the lowland rain forests of Malaysia, with the characteristic multistoried structure and diversity of species .The varying topography and the climatic condition provide a conducive environment for the luxuriant growth of vegetation which includes some large trees that occur as emergents, having straight boles , and characteristic buttresses depicting the lowland rain forests.
The natural vegetation of the KDN complex is wet evergreen forest, which is a climax forest formation .floristically, it is much like the lowland rain forests of Malaysia, with the characteristic multistoried structure and diversity of species .The varying topography and the climatic condition provide a conducive environment for the luxuriant growth of vegetation which includes some large trees that occur as emergents, having straight boles , and characteristic buttresses depicting the lowland rain forests.
FAUNA
This relatively undisturbed and complex environment is home 
to a rich diversity of fauna with a high degree of endemism. Recent studies have revealed the presence of 122 bird species including 14 of the 23 endemic species .the stratification of the forest vegetation has created divers habitats for birds and it has enabled the formation of mixed species foraging bird locks.
to a rich diversity of fauna with a high degree of endemism. Recent studies have revealed the presence of 122 bird species including 14 of the 23 endemic species .the stratification of the forest vegetation has created divers habitats for birds and it has enabled the formation of mixed species foraging bird locks.
These are some nature trails of Kanaliya.
- Anagimala waterfall
- Narangas Ella water fall
- Kabbale mountain
Entrance of kannaliya
Firstly you must come to the Galle in southern province. Then you can reach to the Kannaliya via Galle-Udugama road.
For further details about kannaliya
CHAMIL – 077-3538542
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