0b91be122100053db2adcabec3a40421 forests-16-00491.pdf 0676c85529c2565a8e4c95d7b320eb767555f077 forests-16-00491.pdf 6562bee60acb9078daf07609ac5510cf964f6c58522fda0d9bb6260c701d515c forests-16-00491.pdf Title: Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon: Perception of Its Causes and Actors in Puerto Guzmán, Putumayo Subject: Deforestation in the municipality of Puerto Guzmán, located in the Colombian Amazon, has increased significantly in recent years with negative consequences for the region’s ecosystems. This paper article aims to explore local perceptions of the causes and actors of deforestation in Puerto Guzmán through a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews and documentary review were used as data collection techniques. A total of 25 interviews were conducted with different stakeholders between June and October 2022. ATLAS.ti 9 software was used for data processing. The study found that the main perceived causes of deforestation in Puerto Guzmán are extensive cattle ranchers, illegal mining and illicit crops. The main actors of deforestation include businesspeople and raising cattle in Caquetá, as well as local armed groups involved in illicit crop cultivation and illegal mining, which generate violence and intimidation in the community. Almost all of the actors belong to the local community, with the exception of some members of the armed groups who come from other regions. The various actors interviewed identified education as possible alternative solution and suggested improvements to the illicit crops substitution programmes. It was concluded that there is a loss of trust among the actors living in Puerto Guzmán, particularly in relation to the management of international cooperation funds intended to support efforts to reduce deforestation. The communities are aware of these resources and claim that they belong to them and therefore expect them to be given directly to them. 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Item: Title: Appendix B Destination: appendix.B. Item: Title: References Destination: appendix.C. Info: Title: Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon: Perception of Its Causes and Actors in Puerto Guzmán, Putumayo Author: Oscar Hernando Eraso Terán, Anna Badia Perpinyà and Meritxell Gisbert Traveria Subject: Deforestation in the municipality of Puerto Guzmán, located in the Colombian Amazon, has increased significantly in recent years with negative consequences for the region’s ecosystems. This paper article aims to explore local perceptions of the causes and actors of deforestation in Puerto Guzmán through a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews and documentary review were used as data collection techniques. A total of 25 interviews were conducted with different stakeholders between June and October 2022. ATLAS.ti 9 software was used for data processing. The study found that the main perceived causes of deforestation in Puerto Guzmán are extensive cattle ranchers, illegal mining and illicit crops. The main actors of deforestation include businesspeople and raising cattle in Caquetá, as well as local armed groups involved in illicit crop cultivation and illegal mining, which generate violence and intimidation in the community. Almost all of the actors belong to the local community, with the exception of some members of the armed groups who come from other regions. The various actors interviewed identified education as possible alternative solution and suggested improvements to the illicit crops substitution programmes. It was concluded that there is a loss of trust among the actors living in Puerto Guzmán, particularly in relation to the management of international cooperation funds intended to support efforts to reduce deforestation. The communities are aware of these resources and claim that they belong to them and therefore expect them to be given directly to them. 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