Modelo de gestión territorial en Charalá Santander: delimitación y reglamentación de las áreas de protección y conservación ambiental

Abstract

This project presents a territorial management model for the municipality of Charalá, Santander, focused on the delimitation and regulation of environmental protection and conservation areas. Based on a comprehensive territorial diagnosis, areas requiring protection and regulation have been identified and delimited. These new delimitations are grounded in a detailed analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, field studies, community surveys, and a robust regulatory framework. Additionally, the project addresses existing protection areas that have already been delimited and regulated at national and regional levels. Although these areas have specific management plans, the project's approach has been to locate and delimit the portion specifically corresponding to the municipality of Charalá, excluding sections that encompass other municipalities. This distinction is crucial to avoid confusion and provides a clearer and more precise view of the specific territory of Charalá. Following delimitation, the project incorporates the existing regulations of these areas into the municipal framework, ensuring that territorial management is consistent and effective at both local and regional levels. Thus, the proposed territorial management model aims not only to conserve the natural environment but also to harmonize existing conservation policies with new local initiatives, promoting sustainable territorial development adapted to the specific realities of the municipality. This integrated approach highlights the importance of coordinating environmental protection with local and regional development needs, providing a reference for future territorial planning initiatives in regions facing similar challenges.