A group of landowners in southern Tolima is showing that citizens, too, can be conservationists. By turning their properties into Civil Society Nature Reserves, they are committing to the protection of forests, rivers, and unique species, while also adopting practices that are more environmentally friendly. Discover their stories and how, from their own land, they are changing the future of Colombia’s biodiversity.

For three days, more than 70 professionals and technicians from Colombian environmental authorities, representatives from wildlife rescue centers, and experts in the care of animals rescued from illegal trafficking are coming together to share experiences and strengthen their capacities in the care and rehabilitation of confiscated wildlife.