Las Ilusiones

Family representative: Leonel Betancourt Morales

CAQUETÁ

Las Ilusiones farm is located in the rural area of Alto Berlin in El Doncello municipality in the Andean-Amazonian piedmont of Caquetá department, Colombia. The farm has a size of 58.87 ha, of which 38.46  ha are of conserved forest and 2.06 ha of coffee Castillo and Tabi varieties in sunlight crops.

Highlights

I) Las Ilusiones farm is part of the potential connectivity habitat area for the jaguar and other fauna and flora wild species.

II) Two mammal species are registered on the farm: squirrel and Humboldt’s squirrel monkey. Naked-tailed armadillo populations are within the area also.

III) The farm has one water spring protected by riparian vegetation, 38.46 hectares of native forest with species such as nogal, cedro, and laurel, and 2.06 hectares of coffee sunlight crops.

Location

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This map shows the general boundary location of Las Ilusiones farm concerning the jaguar habitat.

Distribution

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These maps show the distribution and type of land cover present on Las Ilusiones farm.

agutí

PUMA – Puma concolor

Species found on the farm

About the family

Coming from the department of Caldas, Leonel got in charge of the farm at the age of six, following his arrival in 1982 with his father. This land, a paternal legacy reflecting his farmer heritage, already housed coffee plantations when he took ownership. With a deep respect for the land, Leonel not only cultivates coffee but also commits to protecting the surrounding forest, wildlife, and water sources.