Our Mandate

To ensure sustainable development, conservation and utilisation of forestry resources for socio-economic growth and development of Malawi.

Our Vision

To become a dynamic, high performing, consultative and client-focused authority which promotes, builds and ensures sustainable development, utilisation, protection and management of forests to reduce poverty.

Our Mission

To guide, plan, coordinate, facilitate and promote active participation of all stakeholders in the sustainable development and utilisation of forest resources, goods and services for socio-economic development.

Quick Document Access

Access and download relevant forestry documents from our public archive.

• Malawi National Charcoal Strategy
• Malawi National Forest Programme 2001  
• National Forest Landscape Restoration Strategy   
• Decentralization in Forestry (2006)

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Featured Project 

Malawi Watershed Services Improvement Project

Discover how MWASIP is restoring degraded landscapes in priority river basins and improving water security, agricultural productivity and livelihoods in the country. 

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Featured News

Honourable Dr. Michael Usi visits Raiply Malawi

The Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Dr. Michael Usi visited Raiply Malawi to appreciate forest plantation interventions...

  14 Jun 2023

DoF, MWASIP Tours Zomba Plantation

The Department of Forestry through Malawi Watershed Services Improvement Project (MWASIP) has  committed to plant and manage pinus trees...

  09 Jun 2023

DoF, MWASIP tours Dzonzi-mvai Plantation

The Department of Forestry through Malawi Watershed Services Improvement Project MWASIP visited...

  09 Jun 2023