Análisis de conectividad para bosque seco en una zona del Caribe colombiano

The study was conducted in August 2014. A regional exercise in connectivity corridors was performed, involving a population of 250,000. The prioritization of areas took into account various factors, including interests in petroleum, mining, infrastructure, conservation processes, and potential societies for the establishment of corridors. The study categorized roads into several types, including paved roads, unpaved roads, narrow roads, and trails. The area was divided into blocks, with some blocks in production, others in exploration, and some reserved or admitted for negotiation. The study also evaluated the technical aspects of the area, including the presence of hydrocarbons, infrastructure, and land cover. The area was further divided into artificialized territories, agricultural areas, forests, and areas of semi-natural vegetation. The study identified several protected areas, including indigenous reserves, protected areas, and civil society reserves. The area was also subject to various threats, including desertification, water vulnerability, salinization, and erosion. The study evaluated the level of vulnerability to these threats, with some areas classified as highly vulnerable and others as having low or no vulnerability. The study also assessed the sedimentation of wind and water, as well as the presence of salt and sodic areas. The analysis of connectivity for the dry forest in the Colombian Caribbean zone highlights the importance of considering various factors, including infrastructure, conservation, and social interests, when prioritizing areas for connectivity. The study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the area, including its land cover, infrastructure, and vulnerability to various threats. The findings of the study can inform decision-making and planning for the conservation and management of the dry forest in the region.