Food security and forest access in the Colombian and Peruvian Amazon

This study investigates the relationship between forest access and food security in indigenous and non-indigenous communities of the Colombian and Peruvian Amazon. Using household-level survey data and dietary diversity indicators, we find that forest quality and ethnic group membership are significant determinants of food security outcomes. Communities with better forest access exhibit higher dietary diversity, and indigenous households rely more heavily on forest-based food sources. The findings underscore the importance of integrating forest conservation into food security strategies in Amazonian contexts.