MA OYA

Ma Oya  River is a river in Sri Lanka. Measuring 129 km (80 mi) in length, the river originates from Adam's Peak and reach the sea at Kammalthota, Negambo. The Ma Oya River flows through cities in the Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces such as Kegall, Alawwa and Negambo. The mountainous forests in the Central Province is the main sources of water for the river.

Ma Oya is the 3rd largest Basin

in Sri Lanka, with a catchment area of 1,528

sq.km and a stream length of 130km. Covers 4 Provinces, 5 Districts and 24 Divisons.

LAND USE

Upper Section

�� Hilly Terrain, High Rainfall

�� Kandyan mixed forest gardens and home gardens

�� small holder tea and rubber plantations (even on steep

and >60% slopes)

�� vulnerable to soil erosion

Middle Section

�� Productive rubber plantations and home gardens

�� Small coconut holdings

Lower Section

�� Most productive coconut lands, rain fed paddy farming,

and home gardens

�� Brick making, sand / Clay mining