The Tropical Lower Montane Forest
On the southwest of he island with increase of elevation ( 900m). The annual rainfall is between 2500 - 4000 mm.
The plant species are Doona congestiflora, Calophyllum tomentosum, Syzygium s. Kurrimia zeylanica, Neolistea and Cryptocarya.
These forest have been cleared for tea planting. Some of the remaining forests of this type are see in the peal wilderness and Knuckles.