Posts by Brian Hettler
Strengthening Indigenous Land Rights in Colombia
In Santa Marta, Colombia, earlier this year, preparations began for a series of expeditions into the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. More than a dozen teams—each composed of indigenous peoples and western professionals—prepared their gear for weeks-long trips into the remote mountains.
Read MoreThe Amazonian Adventures of Richard Evans Schultes
Explore the magical landscapes and indigenous cultures of the the Colombian Amazon through the travels of the legendary ethobotanist Richard Evans Schultes. (2018, English and Spanish)
Read MoreUsing Satellite Technology to Protect Isolated Tribes in the Amazon Rainforest
A field team from ACT traveled to the Curare – Los Ingleses Indigenous Reserve in the Colombian Amazon in July to assist local communities in the creation of a detailed management plan for their rainforest territories that integrates western and traditional perspectives to achieve sound conservation practices. Amazingly, this remote reserve has spearheaded national efforts…
Read MoreDeforestation Hotspots in the Colombian Amazon, Part 3: Chiribiquete – Macarena
This report investigates the Chiribiquete – Macarena deforestation hotspot, where new roads are threatening the expansion of Chiribiquete National Park. (2018, English and Spanish)
Read MoreDeforestation Hotspots in the Colombian Hotspots, part 2: La Paya, Putumayo
This report focuses on a deforestation hotspot surrounding La Paya National Park in the Putumayo Department of Colombia. (2017, English and Spanish)
Read MoreLegalization of Indigenous Territories in Colombia
Learn about the important role of indigenous land rights in tropical forest conservation and see how recent advances in indigenous land titling in Colombia are supporting regional conservation efforts. (2017, English and Spanish)
Read MorePatterns of Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon
This report illustrates the major deforestation hotspots in the Colombian Amazon between 2001 and 2015 and investigates an important hotspot on the Caguán River. (2017, English and Spanish)
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