Natural reserve

  • A Natural Reserve is an area in which primitive conditions of flora,   fauna and geology exist, and is destined for the conservation,      research and study of its natural wealth.

  • Currently, Colombia has 3 Natural Reserves, covering a   geographic area of 1,973,300.53 land hectares and 3,312,525.21   marine hectares:

 

Category

Name

ha

Natural reserveCordillera Beata3,312,525
Natural reserveNukak874,891
Natural reservePuinawai1,098,410

 

Source: Registro único Nacional de Áreas Protegidas

Image source: Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia