Análisis de la expansión de la frontera agrícola y propuesta de solución a eventuales conflictos en la localidad de Sumapaz

Abstract

This work analyzes the variation of the agricultural frontier for the years 2009 and 2020, in order to recognize the implications caused by the change in land use in the town of Sumapaz, considering the historical pressure produced by the socioeconomic dynamics that occurred. in environmental conservation areas established through environmental zoning and the Principal Ecological Structure (EEP). To achieve the above, it was necessary to carry out a geospatial analysis which allowed to develop and identify the transformations of the environment as a consequence of the expansion of the agricultural frontier in the town of Sumapaz, in turn, surveys were carried out to identify the needs of the community in order to propose three action plans focused on specifying real alternatives for the inhabitants of the study area, in accordance with their needs and committed to the conservation of ecosystems as forms of sustainability. The results obtained as a result of the research allow us to recognize the reasons that produce the expansion of the agricultural frontier, the main reason given by the surveyed community indicates that in recent years livestock exploitation activities have increased, which could have an impact on the surpassing of the agricultural frontier and the reduction of hectares of páramo that are considered of vital importance for society.