Find Forestry expertise in Malawi

Agriculture, forestry and fisheries contribute 31% of GDP (2007). Forested area accounts for 36% of Malawi’s total land area (2005), but shrank by 0.8% p.a. during 1990-2005. There are 69 forest reserves, mostly created in mountains and escarpments for watershed protection. Commercial timber production is relatively small-scale. More than 90% of the population use wood fuel for energy. The Department of Forestry runs the National Forestry Programme, which aims to increase sustainable timber production.

Forestry organisations in Malawi
Department of Forestry
District Forestry Office
Forestry Research Institute of Malawi
International Timbers Ltd
Regional Forestry Office
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