Conservation of the Colombian walnut and other native threatened tree species in Colombia

Conservation and restoration of the Colombian walnut and other native threatened tree species from Andean-forests through population reinforcement and natural regeneration in three sub-basins of the Saldaña River in Colombia

Partner: Wildlife Conservation Society
Years: 2021-2023

This project aims to enhance the protection and conservation of the Colombian walnut (Juglans neotropica; EN) and other native species suffering from the expansion of cattle ranching and habitat destruction. Regeneration and restoration of affected habitats will be encouraged through volunteer conservation agreement with landowner, awareness raising programs targeting local populations, and strengthened monitoring of the targeted species.

This project aims to enhance the protection and conservation of the Colombian walnut (Juglans neotropica, EN) and other native and threatened tree species in Amoyá, Cucuana, and Siquila sub-basins of the Saldaña River. Their populations suffer from the expansion of cattle ranching and habitat destruction.

To reduce these threats and ensure the sustainability of the project outcomes, the natural regeneration and conservation of the targeted species will be promoted through (1) volunteer conservation agreements with landowners, (2) increased local capacity building in threatened tree conservation targeting both adults and children and (3) creating local nurseries. This will allow to maintain the populations of the target species in situ and strengthen the monitoring of these species and their native habitat, as well as the ongoing restoration processes and efforts.