Emer. Prof. Mangala De Zoysa

Professor Emeritus

Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100

Research Interests

Qualifications

PhD | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
MSc | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
BSc in Agriculture | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Biography

Emer. Prof. Mangala De Zoysa is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. With a distinguished academic career spanning several decades, Prof. De Zoysa has made extensive contributions to agroforestry, forest governance, and sustainable natural resource management in Sri Lanka and the Asia-Pacific region. His research encompasses agroforestry homegarden systems, community-based forest management, public–private partnerships in forestry, smallholder livelihoods (including rubber, tea, and woodlot farming), forest-based ecotourism, and climate change adaptation in forestry contexts. He has collaborated with researchers in Japan, the Philippines, India, and Bangladesh on REDD+, comparative natural resource governance, and social forestry. Prof. De Zoysa has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Sustainable Forestry , Society & Natural Resources , Small-scale Forestry , and the Open Journal of Forestry , and has contributed numerous papers to the International Forestry and Environment Symposium. He holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc in Agriculture from the University of Ruhuna.

Journal Publications

Total: 15

Zoysa, & De, M. (2022). Scientific Basis of Agroforestry Homegardens in Matara District, Sri Lanka: Present Status and Improvement Needs. Open Journal of Forestry, 12(01), 60-87.

Zoysa, D., & Mangala (2022). Ecotourism Development and Biodiversity Conservation in Sri Lanka: Objectives, Conflicts and Resolutions. Open Journal of Ecology, 12(10), 638-666.

Zoysa, & De, M. (2021). Urbanization, Climate Change and Environmental Resilience: Experiences in Sri Lanka. Urban Studies and Public Administration, 4(1), p46.

Zoysa, & De, M. (2021). Forest-based Ecotourism in Sri Lanka: A Review on State of Governance, Livelihoods, and Forest Conservation Outcomes. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 41(3-5), 413-439.

Zoysa, D., & Mangala (2020). Public-private Partnerships in Forestry Management in Sri Lanka: Emergence, Influence and Legitimacy. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, 9(2), 35.

Zoysa, D., & Mangala (2019). Forest Communications for School Children in Sri Lanka: Strategies, Effectiveness, Trust and Sustainability. International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, 6(2), 54-62.

Zoysa, & De, M. (2017). Transformation of Traditional Silvo-Pastoral Home-Gardens: A Case Study in Southern Sri Lanka. Sustainable Agriculture Research, 7(1), 98.

Zoysa, De, M., Inoue, & Makoto (2016). Farmers' Woodlots Management and Sustainable Livelihood Development: A Case Study in Southern Sri Lanka. Environment and Ecology Research, 4(2), 88-98.

Bandula, G. G., Abeywickrama, L. M., Zoysa, & Mangala De (2016). Tea small holders’ perceptions and experience with tea small holdings development societies (TSHDS) in Matara district of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 19(2), 222.

AJ Mohammed, M Inoue, GP Shivakoti, TK Nath, M Jashimuddin, M De Zoysa, H Kaskoyo, JM Pulhin, RJ Peras. Analysis of National Forest Programs for REDD+ Implementation in six South and Southeast Asia countries. Forest Systems 25 (2), e061, 2016.

Zoysa, D., Mangala, Inoue, & Makoto (2014). Climate Change Impacts, Agroforestry Adaptation and Policy Environment in Sri Lanka. Open Journal of Forestry, 04(05), 439-456.

Nath, Kumar, T., Inoue, Makoto, Zoysa, D., & Mangala (2013). Small-scale Rubber Planting for Enhancement of People's Livelihoods: A Comparative Study in Three South Asian Countries. Society & Natural Resources, 26(9), 1066-1081.

Zoysa, D., Premakumara, M., Inoue, Makoto, Yamashita, Utako, Hironori, & Okuda (2013). Collective Forest Management System in Japan: A Case Study in Osawa Property Ward Forest. Journal of Forest and Environmental Science, 29(1), 58-70.

Zoysa, D., Mangala, Dushani, & Nesha (2011). Depletion of Tropical Forest Resources, Prevention Strategies, Remaining Challenges and Implications for Action(Multipurpose Forest Management). Journal of Forest Planning, 16(Special_Issue), 79-86.

Zoysa, D., & Mangala (2008). Casuarina Coastal Forest Shelterbelts in Hambantota City, Sri Lanka: Assessment of Impacts. Small-scale Forestry, 7(1), 17-27.

Conference Publications

Total: 5

Weerasinghe, U. M. I. R. K., Kariyawasam, Dayananda, De Zoysa, & Mangala (2013). LOCAL TOURISTS OF RUHUNA (YALA) NATIONAL PARK: ZONAL VISITATION, TRAVEL COST A~ID WILLINGNESS TO PAY. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 0(0).

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Gunawardena, K. G. S., Saturuslnghe, Anura, De Zoysa, & Mangala (2013). AGRO·FORESTRY HOME·GARDENS IN KALUTARA DISTRICT A PARTICIPATORY RURAL APPRAISAL (PRA). Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 0(0).

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Zoysa, D., Mangala, Fernando, & Chamin (2013). PROMOTION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST DEVELOPMENT IN SRI LANKA. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 0(0).

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Zoysa, D., & Mangala (2013). COMMERCIAL FOREST PLANTATION DEVELOPMENT POLICY SOME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 0(0).

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Zoysa, D., & Mangala (2013). AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS IN SRI LANKA: A SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT APPROACH. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 0(0).

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