The institutions under the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation have reportedly earned a record income this year.

This was revealed in the recent progress review meeting chaired by Agriculture, Wildlife, and

Forest Resources Conservation Minister Mahinda Amaraweera.

Accordingly, the Wildlife Conservation Department has earned a revenue of Rs. 1.3 billion this

year, while the National Zoological Department has generated an income of Rs. 414 million.

It is also reported that the revenue of the Department of Forest Conservation is Rs. 672 million

this year, while the corresponding amount at the State Timber Corporation (STC) is Rs. 4.3

billion.