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Advancing sustainable Silvopastoral practices for achieving zero deforestation in the Colombian Amazon

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  • Buritica, Alexander
  • Ngaiwi, Mary
  • Moreno, Manuel
  • Gonzalez, Carolina
  • Castro-Nunez, Augusto

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Deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices, particularly extensive cattle ranching, have significantly contributed to carbon emissions and biodiversity loss globally. The Colombian Amazon, specifically the Caquetá region, faces high deforestation pressure due to pasture expansion for cattle. Silvopastoral Systems (SPS) integrate livestock, trees, and grasses, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional ranching practices. However, adoption rates of SPS remain low due to financial and technical barriers.

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  • Buritica, Alexander & Ngaiwi, Mary & Moreno, Manuel & Gonzalez, Carolina & Castro-Nunez, Augusto, 2026. "Advancing sustainable Silvopastoral practices for achieving zero deforestation in the Colombian Amazon," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 231(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:231:y:2026:i:c:s0308521x25002653
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104525
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