The Role of Development Projects in Conservation of Protected Areas and
Poverty Reduction
• 53 protected areas• 11.508.274 hectares
(10.311.014 terrestrial and 1.197.260 marine)
• Approximately 11% of the national ..territory
Colombian National Natural Parks System
¿What does it represent for the country?
• Supplies 60% of the country’s freshwater.
• Supplies 70% of hydro-electric plants.
• Tourist destination: 1’500.000 visitors in the past two years.
• Climate regulation.
PARQUES NACIONALES NATURALES DE COLOMBIA
Ecosystems
• 28 of 41 biogeographic districts of the country.
• 40% of the 58 unique local biodiversity centers.
• 12% of wet and dry refugia in Latin America.
• 2 of the most important biodiversity hotspots: Biogeographic Chocó and Amazon Forests.
• Includes the most important biological refugia for fauna and flora.
PARQUES NACIONALES NATURALES DE COLOMBIA
