Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The Sinharaja rainforest, renowned for
its extraordinary biodiversity, serves as a captivating destination for jungle
tourism. To enhance the visitor experience and promote sustainable practices,
this research paper explores the integration of smart technologies in jungle
tourism within the Sinharaja rainforest. Specifically, the study focuses on
four research components: animal sound recognition, image-based reptile
identification, image-based inherent flower identification, and image-based
herbal plant identification. Animal sound recognition plays a crucial role in
identifying and appreciating the diverse wildlife in the Sinharaja rainforest.
By employing advanced machine learning techniques and relevant algorithms.
Enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the rainforest's fauna. In
addition to animal sound recognition, image-based reptile identification aims
to facilitate the identification and understanding of reptilian species in the
Sinharaja rainforest. enabling visitors to appreciate reptilian diversity while
being aware of potential risks and conservation considerations. Furthermore,
image-based inherent flower identification contributes to the overall jungle
tourism experience by offering a novel way to engage with the rainforest's
vibrant flora. This technology not only educates visitors about the different
types of flowers they encounter but also raises awareness about the importance
of conserving endangered plant species within the Sinharaja rainforest.
Image-based herbal plant identification focuses on utilizing image recognition
technology to identify various medicinal plant species in the Sinharaja
rainforest. This technology provides valuable information about the taxonomy,
properties, and traditional uses of medicinal plants. This research explores
the integration of smart technologies to enhance the jungle tourism experience
in the Sinharaja rainforest. The findings of this study offer valuable insights
for tourism practitioners, technology developers, and conservationists,
contributing to the sustainable development of jungle tourism in this
remarkable ecological treasure.
Country : Sri Lanka
IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2023 pp. 627-638