Planting thousands of trees can transform a landscape but does not guarantee long-term…

Planting thousands of trees can transform a landscape but does not guarantee long-term survival. In the mountains of Cundinamarca, Colombia, restoring degraded areas posed the challenge of protecting nature while supporting families dependent on the land. Agricultural expansion had altered the territory, requiring soil rehabilitation, vegetation recovery, and income alternatives for communities. The program combined planting over 97,000 native trees, new agricultural practices, and the addition of more than 190 beehives.