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, everytything was concncentrated on lilivestock.k. but that destroys s the forest d many animal species. we w wanted to take e another ph and stop the dangerousus exploitation of the forest. narrator: inside the protected area, the women plant the palm trees that produce the seeds they use to make their jewelry. the conservatitionists are worog together with the local people. proaves supports the wo