New research finds substantial peat deposits in Colombia’s conflicted Amazon

New research finds substantial peat deposits in Colombia’s conflicted Amazon

In the heart of the Colombian Amazon, the towering mountains of the Serranía del Chiribiquete harbor secrets including South America’s oldest rock art. The remote site was off-limits and poorly known for decades, as Chiribiquete National Park was also a stronghold for the guerrilla Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Now, in the wake of a shaky peace process that has provided greater security and access to some regions, the park is re…

In the heart of the Amazonian region of Colombia, the towering mountains of Serranía del Chiribiquete contain secrets, among them the oldest rock paintings in South America. The remote place was inaccessible for decades and hardly known, as the Chiribiquete National Park was also a stronghold of the guerrilla organization Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). After a shaky peace process, which for more security and access to some region…