The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development issued Resolution 1491 of 2025, through which Law 2173 of 2021 is regulated and other provisions are set forth. Pursuant to Law 2173 of 2021, medium and large companies duly registered in Colombia must implement, on an annual basis, a tree-planting program aimed at contributing to ecological restoration, including the planting of at least two (2) trees per employee.

Resolution 1491 of 2025 further develops the criteria and guidelines for the effective implementation of these programs and for the consolidation of “Areas of Life” (Áreas de Vida). It clarifies that restoration is not limited to planting, but also includes maintenance, monitoring, and follow-up actions (including the survival of the plant material) during the first two (2) years. It also provides that planting must take place within Areas of Life, understood as zones defined and designated by municipalities or districts, in coordination with the competent environmental authorities for their identification and management.

If you have any questions about whether this obligation applies to your company or about its scope, our team is available to advise you.