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Arthur. V.Dias ,the well known environmentalist ,was born into a wealthyfamily in panadura. He started a tree planting campaign especially to promotejak. He distributed jak seeds throughout the country by mail and encouragedpeople to grow jak trees. He was given free postage facilities for this porpose as

a token of appreciation of his service to the nation. Arthur .v. dias wasaffectionately known ascosmama.

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Red skies in the

morning,Shepherdswarning,Red skies at thenight, Shepherds delight,