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Deforestation in Colombia Worryingly the felling of trees in Colombia, sources such as the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and the Institute of Hidrology, meteorology and environmental studies (IDEAM) acronym in Spanish, say there are 8 risk areas of deforestation in the country, which it is very worrying. These areas are: The southern Meta, Caqueta northwestern, the Middle Magdalena, areas of the central mountains and the departments of Putumayo, Guainia, Santander and Norte de Santander, are the areas where there is a strong presence of logging and loss tree cover. Which can be demonstrated in the following table taken from IDEAM:  This questions the effectiveness of Environmental authorities: Look at it for yourself:  Not only is Colombia ecosystems affected by mining, livestock uncontrolled exploitation , but also the armed conflict , which creates too great crises in the country , and has not been seen dont really control the environmental authorities. According to what he says the Minister of Environment of Colombia , Luz Helena Sarmiento , is by the same armed conflict , it is difficult to make the respective control and not only that but also the budget and investment in environmental matters. According to sources from the Ministry of Environment of Colombia a only in area known as the Macarena has more than 46000 hectares deforested Since the beginning of the article arose with mining in search of coltan has affected large forests which is worrying and regrettable ... Is there a real control? What do you think? |
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@Arushi Thanks for more info, 30% is huge~
Posted 12-05-2014 18:10
Deforestation and mining are causing major environmental and social impacts in Colombia. The State authorities must take strict measures but the bitter fact is that mining in Columbia attracts more than 30% Foreign direct investment so authorities turn a blind eye to the degrading effect of mining on environment.
Posted 09-05-2014 03:43
Preserving the forests is a must for a sustainable future for mankind.
Posted 08-05-2014 17:06
Deforestation is like a crime. Must be controlled using tough means.
Posted 08-05-2014 15:48
Yes... All is true... The Deforestation is the all the world
Posted 08-05-2014 04:11
Thank you for the informative article! The biggest legacy of Colombia is not natural resources but the nature itself.
Posted 07-05-2014 10:50
Yes.. Deforestation is a serious problem throughout all regions
The picture is devastating..
I hope that someday we will be able to control this matter
Posted 06-05-2014 18:52
Thank you very much for your article. This is the first time I've known about the Colombia's ecosystem and related issues. Everywhere in the world, deforestation is a big issue it seems..
Posted 06-05-2014 16:00