Bucaramanga, Colombia
Metropolitan Forest Nursery
The project aims to establish a metropolitan nursery to produce high-quality native forest and ornamental plant material, supporting biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration in the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area. By producing native plant species locally, the nursery will improve their availability and affordability, reduce reliance on external suppliers, and support revegetation efforts. Ultimately, this initiative will contribute to the recovery of degraded areas and the long-term conservation of Bucaramanga’s natural ecosystems.
Project owner: Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area
Primary sectors: Forestry & plantations; Nature-Based Solutions (green & blue infrastructure)
Objectives & outcomes
- Produce over 5,000 native species for restoring degraded ecosystems and revegetation in 5 municipalities
- Achieve financial sustainability through plant commercialization, increasing affordability of reforestation efforts by metropolitan authorities.
- Capture 500 CO2 tons per year
- Create 10 direct jobs, with at least 5 for women.
- Educate local communities via environmental programs and guided visits.
- 500,000 residents benefitting from improved air quality and green spaces
Estimated budget
- Implementation: COP 1.37 billion (EUR 292,000)
- Operation per year: COP 195 million (EUR 41,600)
Stage: Feasibility
