The official figure of deforestation in Colombia is 197.159 hectares

In 2017 the figure reaches 219,973 hectares, equivalent to an increase of 23% compared to 2016.

Deforestation in the Colombian Caribbean continues to increase.

Deforestation in Atlántico

IDEAM has warned that increases in deforestation levels are due in part to illegal mining, extensive ranching, land colonization and illicit crops, which have been growing in various regions of the country. (El espectador). "According to IDEAM, during the last semester of 2018, 8.6% of total national deforestation was caused in the Caribbean Region (problems of 0.6% compared to the first semester of 2018), which was concentrated mainly in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A phenomenon that has great repercussions for the country's sustainability and people's well-being." (El Heraldo, 2019).