Republic of Malawi
The Department of Forestry was established in 1942, as the lead agency in the administration of the National Forest Policy and the Forestry Act in Malawi. We work under the Malawian Government's Ministry of Forestry and Natural Resources as an agency established to plan and provide technical extension and guidance as well as facilitate forestry development on customary land and forest reserves. We promote the participation of all stakeholders in the sustainable management of Malawi’s natural resources.
To ensure sustainable development, conservation and utilisation of forestry resources for socio-economic growth and development of Malawi.
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.
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.