The wetlands and forests of Magdalena Medio host a high level of biological diversity, which is currently threatened due to their small size and the lack of sufficient conservation measures to protect them. This region is home to valuable species such as the lowland tapir, white-lipped peccary, jaguar, Caribbean manatee, blue-billed curassow, river turtle, and catfish. The landscape spans approximately 1.78 million hectares.
Diagnosis
The area is threatened by extensive cattle ranching and the expansion of agricultural and monoculture plantations, such as African oil palm and forestry crops. Natural resources are often used unsustainably, as reflected in deforestation rates and declining wildlife populations.
What we do
We promote voluntary conservation agreements with landowners, communities, and productive sectors and encourage the creation of private reserves. These efforts aim to strengthen biological corridors and implement sustainable production systems, with a primary focus on cattle ranching conversion.
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