In the mountains of Cundinamarca, Colombia, restoring a degraded forest required more than…

In the mountains of Cundinamarca, Colombia, restoring a degraded forest required more than just planting new trees. Areas impacted by agricultural expansion needed to regain their water retention capacity, while local communities had to continue utilizing the land. The solution involved a comprehensive approach. The Climate Change Adaptation in High Mountain project reported impressive figures: over 97,000 native trees planted and more than 190 beehives established. By the project's conclusion, the Colombian Ministry of Environment noted 577 hectares of restored or rehabilitated ecosystems.