In the "Magdalena medio" region in Caldas / Central Colombia, not far from the largest river in the country, the Magdalena, nestled in Table Mountains, lies a still forgotten jungle landscape, full of bubbling springs, protected animals and rare plants. Las Mercedes, as this small region is called, forms one of the last intact green corridors from the, still completely untouched, Pacific coast into the Colombian central country, located between the three Andes-Cordillera.
But this gem could be destroyed...!
By deconstruction and parceling, the rainforest has already been partially converted into agricultural land, only a few hectares of "Reserva" are safe. Now the total deforestation threatens! The owners can no longer hold against the pressure of the wood industry and want to sell their land.
Emmerich Weissenberger and Nora Ruzsics are making it to their own - contemporary artistic - mission to save this country. Together with people from Colombia and Europe they want to free the heart of the rainforest. About 600 hectares of land are converted back into a protected zone, just the way it used to be for thousands of years. From the old farmhouse located on the property, will become a research and teaching station.
SIGNAL #09//17 Landkauf←