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The problem addressed in this research focuses on the interaction between socioeconomic development, landscape transformation, and ecosystem conservation, specifically in the department of Guaviare, Colombia. Guaviare experiences constant loss of its natural forests due to the expansion of agricultural and livestock frontiers. This landscape transformation leads to a decrease in Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP), affecting the well-being of local communities.
The lack of consideration for the social and ecological dynamics of the landscape and the underestimation of its social values in decision-making exacerbate this issue. Therefore, there is a need to identify synergies and spatial conflicts in the perception of NCP at the landscape scale, especially in productive environments such as chontaduro production and the use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs). This is aimed at informing strategies that mitigate the effects of landscape transformation and promote sustainable land use in the region.