DFCC Bank’s Leopard Conservation Campaign Reaches Wilpattu in 5th Stop 📈

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• Campaign Overview: DFCC Bank hosted the 5th leg of its 2026 "Ride for the Rosette" leopard conservation initiative, cycling 21 km from Wilpattu National Park entrance to Nochchiyagama. • Fundraising & Participation: Over 100 total participants across recent Haputale and Wilpattu rides (including 40+ at Wilpattu), comprising DFCC Bank employees and customers. Contributions raised are matched 1:1 by DFCC Bank to fund research and conservation projects led by the Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust (WWCT). • Strategic Focus: Part of a 3-year partnership targeting ecosystem preservation in key wildlife habitats (Colombo, Kandy, Tissamaharama, Haputale, and Wilpattu). The program leverages protection of the Sri Lankan leopard—an apex umbrella species—to safeguard broader biodiversity, supporting vital natural resources that underpin agriculture, water security, and regional community ecosystems.

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