Honda, Tolima, is one of Colombia’s most biodiverse territories and home to the Tropical Dry Forest, one of the country’s most threatened ecosystems, of which less than 8% of its original coverage remains. These remaining forest fragments support over 300 bird species, as well as emblematic mammals such as the jaguar, ocelot, peccaries, anteaters, and sloths, along with reptiles, amphibians, fish from the Magdalena River, and an extraordinary diversity of insects and plant life.

Este ecosistema brinda servicios vitales para la vida: almacenamiento de agua, captura de carbono, producción de oxígeno, suelos fértiles, alimentos, medicinas y refugio para la biodiversidad, además de espacios de recreación y bienestar para las comunidades.

One of the most significant milestones in this region was the rediscovery of the Magdalena Tinamou (Crypturellus erythropus saltuarius), a bird believed to have been extinct in Tolima since the Botanical Expedition led by José Celestino Mutis in 1786. Thanks to the collective efforts of birdwatchers, scientists, local organizations, and community allies, this species has become a symbol of hope for the conservation of the Tropical Dry Forest.

Las cámaras de rastreo también han permitido registrar especies clave como el oso hormiguero y el ocelote, fundamentales para el equilibrio ecológico. Cada uno de estos registros confirma que proteger el bosque es proteger el agua, el clima y la vida.