Galway's Land National Park
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Galway's Land National Park is a small 27 ha (0.10 sq mi) national park, consisting of dense montane forest. It is located within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka, approximately 2 km (1 mi) east of the city centre. It was formally declared as a wildlife sanctuary on 27 May 1938. The Galway's Land was elevated to national park status on 18 May 2006.[2] The park was declared to conserve the montane ecosystems.[1] Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka considers that Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya and Galway's Land are two of the most significant birding sites in Sri Lanka.[3] Galway's Land harbours about 20 rare migrant bird species and 30 native species. Apart from the avifauna, the park has valuable floral species of both native and foreign origin.[4] Galway Forest Lodge is located close to the park.[5]
| Galway's Land National Park | |
|---|---|
 Galway's Land National Park | |
  Location of Galway's Land National Park | |
| Location | Central province, Sri Lanka |
| Nearest city | Nuwara Eliya |
| Coordinates | 6°58′00″N 80°46′38″E |
| Area | 27 hectares (0.10 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1938 (Sanctuary) 2006 (National park) |
| Governing body | Department of Wildlife Conservation |
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