In the Colombian Orinoquía, the Puma Triangle initiative continues its vital work in 2025, uniting three private reserves to combat deforestation and enhance biodiversity. This year, the focus remains on expanding biological corridors through the planting of native trees.
Located in the Yucao River basin, the Puma Triangle supports a diverse range of wildlife. Recent monitoring efforts have recorded nearly 300 mammal and bird species, including pumas and tapirs, moving freely within the Manacacias National Natural Park buffer zone. The initiative actively promotes sustainable cattle ranching and participatory land restoration to mitigate threats from agro-industrial expansion and human-wildlife conflict.
Camera traps are used to monitor wildlife, contributing valuable data to national biodiversity assessments. The Puma Triangle serves as a critical link to Manacacias National Park, improving long-term conservation prospects for numerous species in Colombia's biodiverse Orinoquía region. This highlights the essential role of private conservation efforts. According to the Report Bio Orinoquia, more than 20,000 trees have been planted in collaboration with Cormacarena.