Economic Impact of Forestry in Colombia: Trends and Regional Effects between 2013 and 2023

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Published: May 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29166/economa.v77i125.6992
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Economic Impact, Forestry, Colombia

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Sandra Rosero
Universidad Externado. Asesora trabajos de grado
Dustin Tahisin Gómez Rodríguez
Corporación Universitaria de Asturias

Abstract

In the last decade, the Colombian forestry sector has experienced a notable boom, driven by growing demand for wood, support from public policies, and greater awareness about the importance of forests for sustainable development. The objective of this study was to analyze the economic impact of forestry in Colombia during the period 2013-2023. To do this, a quantitative methodology was used that used official data. The methods included the analysis of wood production, employment generated, income and value added to the agricultural sector in the Amazon, Pacific, Andean and Caribbean regions. The results showed a sustained growth in wood production at an average annual rate of 4.25%, with a positive impact on the generation of employment, income and added value to the agricultural sector. The conclusions highlight that sustainable forestry is an effective tool to promote regional development in Colombia, generating significant economic, social and environmental benefits for local communities and the country in general. The study suggests that, to maximize the positive impact of the sector, it is crucial to strengthen public policies, promote investment and encourage research in forestry.

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Rosero, S., & Gómez Rodríguez, D. T. (2025). Economic Impact of Forestry in Colombia: Trends and Regional Effects between 2013 and 2023. Revista Economía, 77(125), 51–65. https://doi.org/10.29166/economa.v77i125.6992
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Vol. 77 No. 125 (2025): Trabajo informal en el orden mundial emergente: geopolítica, digitalización y género
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Estudios Socioeconómicos
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Author Biographies

Sandra Rosero, Universidad Externado. Asesora trabajos de grado

Geógrafa, Economista y Doctora en Economía. Experiencia docente a nivel de pregrado y posgrado.

Dustin Tahisin Gómez Rodríguez, Corporación Universitaria de Asturias

Soy un científico social con una formación sólida y equilibrada tanto en aspectos cualitativos como cuantitativos en el campo de la economía. Poseo habilidades teóricas y prácticas que me permiten abordar los desafíos económicos contemporáneos con un enfoque interdisciplinario. A lo largo de mi trayectoria, he desarrollado habilidades analíticas y críticas que me capacitan para comprender y proponer soluciones a problemas económicos, lo que contribuye al desarrollo sostenible y la equidad social.Además, cuento con una experiencia significativa en Psicología Educativa, donde he aplicado marcos legales, institucionales y sociales para comprender y resolver problemas emergentes en contextos educativos. Mi capacidad para atender a diversas poblaciones y diseñar estrategias psicoeducativas ha facilitado la evaluación, el diseño y la ejecución de intervenciones adecuadas en el ámbito educativo.

Participar en proyectos de Desarrollo Social ha sido una parte importante de mi carrera, donde he contribuido al mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de la sociedad mediante la formulación de políticas públicas y la reflexión sobre los problemas sociales fundamentales. Mi formación interdisciplinaria me ha capacitado para liderar iniciativas de cambio social y promover modelos alternativos de desarrollo. Finalmente, mi Doctorado en Agrociencias ha ampliado mi perspectiva profesional al permitirme desarrollar investigaciones de alto nivel, especialmente centradas en la construcción de bioeconomías sostenibles y equitativas. Mi enfoque contextual y mi capacidad para generar conocimientos aplicables me posicionan como un profesional preparado para proponer soluciones innovadoras en contextos tropicales diversos y complejos.

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