El Romeral Range: A Fundamental Heritage for Regional Development

Abstract

This article analyzes the El Romeral Forest Reserve, a strategic ecosystem shared by the municipalities of Angelópolis, Amagá, Caldas, La Estrella, Heliconia, and Medellín, which also benefits Armenia, Itagüí, and Titiribí. The author argues that this mountain range should be understood as part of the Public Space, in accordance with Colombian legal and constitutional frameworks. Drawing on existing territorial planning instruments (EOT, POT, Municipal Development Plans), the article proposes formulating a Comprehensive Inter-municipal Management Program for the El Romeral Reserve, building on existing initiatives such as the environmental education program led by Fundación Con Vida with funding from Corantioquia. The text argues for an agreement among municipal councils that coordinates the social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental dimensions of the territory.