The development of a mine requires the acquisition of land, either to carry out mining activities or for environmental offset measures. In some cases, and always as a last resort, it is necessary to resettle communities to mitigate impacts generated by mining activity.

Cerrejón has implemented a comprehensive program since it began operations which focuses on rehabilitating lands affected by open-pit mining and reforesting them with native species from the tropical dry forest. Since 1990, Cerrejón has rehabilitated almost 5,000 hectares of land previously affected by open-pit mining, achieving almost 90% rehabilitation of the areas intervened by mining activities.

Cerrejón reaffirms its commitment to biodiversity conservation and the protection of endangered species in La Guajira through its Fauna Rehabilitation and Conservation of Endangered Species Program. In the last 17 years, the company and its neighboring communities have achieved significant progress in rehabilitating and protecting wildlife, releasing more than 72,700 animals and aiding in the conservation of the region´s ecosystems.

In an effort to promote biodiversity conservation within the coal mining complex, Cerrejón has contributed to establishing the Wüinn Manná Biological Corridor. This area of more than 25,000 hectares connects the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta with the Serranía del Perijá, creating a vital connection between two strategic ecosystems. This initiative encourages the return of species of great ecological importance and demonstrates Cerrejón’s firm commitment to the environment.