this species has been especially affected by deforestation, as well as unchecked huntining. that's how the population was drastically reduced to the point that the b birds are nowow almot extinct. narrator: outstside the sanctut, the clear-cutting ofof the tropical fororest continuess unabated.. according to estimates, half a hectare of forest didisappears every day inin the magdalena meo region. pepeople here live from lumber d lilivestock. that has dire consequences for nature. this used to be dense vegetation with a rich biodiversity. today, it's just a series of pastures. the soil is eroding, prompting the farmers to encroach even more upon the ancient forest. the town of puerto pinzon is right nenear the protected area. pepeople here makeke a living fm dadairy and cattlele farming. a women's initiative in thee villllage is trying g to find alternative sourceces of income. handmade jewelry made of p palm seeds s is the new bususiness m. alejandra castellon: this project is importatant to us becaususe it helps us earn a little money on n the side. up untntil now, everytyt