STATUS OF FOREST RESOURCES IN MALAWI CUSTOM N. NYIRENDA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY.
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STATUS OF FOREST RESOURCES IN MALAWI
CUSTOM N. NYIRENDA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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Introduction
Forests provide social, economic and environmental benefits
They support livelihoods through the provision of shelter, energy, shade, medicinal plants, income and food.
Forests contribute to the economy of the country
They also are important as carbon sinks and provision of ecosystem services
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CLASSIFICATION OF FORESTS
Classification is based on tenure or type
I. TenurePublic forestsCustomaryPrivate
II. Typenatural/indigenousplantation forests.
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NATURAL/PLANTATION FORESTS
Total 88 forest reserves for 9,184.51 sq.km Plantations cover 900 sq. km
The largest Government plantation is Viphya covers 53,000 Ha
Private plantations
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STATUS OF FOREST RESOURCES
Natural forestsMiombo woodlands: 92.4%Evergreen: 2.6%
Plantations: 5.0%Pine: 3.4%Eucalyptus: 1.1%Others: 0.6%
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THREATS/CHALLENGES TO FOREST RESOURCES
Forest resources in Malawi are under massive pressure
Agricultural expansionHuman settlementUnsustainable harvesting for energy (Charcoal
production)Timber requirements;Uncontrolled fires.
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Map LULUCF
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Trend Analysis(simulated future forest cover at the national level)
(a) Forest conversion risk map, (b) simulated forest cover for 2015, (c) simulated forest cover for 2020.
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STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FORESTRY RESOURCES
Re-afforestation through promoting participation of local communities in tree planting and forest management
Establishment and management of VFAs Strengthening community based forest management
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2000–2001
2001–2002
2002–2003
2003–2004
2004–2005
2005–2006
2006–2007
2007–2008
2008–2009
2009 – 2010
2010 – 2011
2011 – 2012
2012 – 2013
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10,000,000
20,000,000
30,000,000
40,000,000
50,000,000
60,000,000
70,000,000
PLANTING TRENDS
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Tobacco Levy re-afforestation
• In Rumphi, Mzimba, Kasungu, Mchinji, Dowa, Lilongwe, Ntcheu, Balaka, Mangochi
ApproachConsultations with traditional leadersSensitisation meetings to promote ownershipTraining communitiesProcurement of inputs
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Strategies to promote afforestation
Establishment of nurseries at community levelRegistration of VNRMCsProvision of farm inputs
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CHALLENGES TO TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES
Survival rate of planted treesForest firesProvision of incertives by other players in the
sector
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PLANS FOR 2013/14 NFS
• Target 60,000,000• Tobacco Levy afforestation 5,000,000• Promotion of natural regeneration in areas
where trees have been depleted
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Conclussion
Forests play multiple roles in social and economic development; and environmental protection.
Therefore, it is important that forests are
managed in a sustainable manner.