Historia verde: 10 años de conservación, restauración, educación ambiental e investigación en la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá, Colombia)

The rapid expansion of cities has led to the deterioration of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Accordingly, the establishment of an ecological infrastructure is crucial in cities that, based on the use of native plant species, supports natural elements that improve people's wellbeing. In this sense, since 2008 the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) in Bogota (Colombia) has been working in the ecological rehabilitation of the campus, through the project Historia Verde. This project is in line with the objectives of research, teaching and service, confirming the missionary commitments of the PUJ and highlighting aspects of ornamentation, ecological restoration and environmental education. The established Jardin Botanico Javeriano has more than 2700 trees belonging to 150 species, including some endemic and endangered species. In addition, the university has started new projects including green roofs, human-made wetlands, an apiary, as well as the rehabilitation of spaces for the presence of wildlife. Future projects will incorporate the generation of inventories of other wild animals, the improvement of the current recording system for plant species, and the strengthening of linkages with environmental and educational institutions at national and international level.