Forest Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework. Information Sheet

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1 Forest Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework Information Sheet nfp-update of: Malawi Revised on: 3 rd May 2007 Author On the basis of the information provided by: KasizoZukas Chirambo kasizochirambo@yahoo.com Mutemwe Kavalo, William Mitembe and John Ngalande Missing information Forest policy document Forest policy main guiding instruments to be To be completed by/on detailed Edited: January 2008 by Blanchez 1. FOREST POLICY Forest Policy Statement Name: Malawi National Forest Policy Date of endorsement: January 1996 by (governmental body -): Cabinet P1 Additional information (if any) P1.Inf Supplement to the national forest policy on Community Based Forest Management was approved by Cabinet in 2003 Forest Policy Documentation electronic copy or web link Paper document P1.Doc Main objectives of the Forest Policy P2 - The goal of the policy is to sustain the contribution of the national forest resources to the upliftment of the quality of life in the country by conserving the resources for the benefit of the nation. The general objective is- to satisfy the people s many diverse and changing needs particularly those of the rural people who are the most disadvantaged. The general objective aim at: 1

2 - allowing all citizens to have regulated and monitored access to some forest products - contributing towards improving the quality of life in the rural communities and providing a stable local economy, in order to reduce the degenerative impact on the environment that often accompanies poverty - establishing appropriate incentives that will promote community based conservation and sustainable utilisation of the forest resources as a means of alleviating poverty. - Fostering the growing of trees by all sections of the communities in order to achieve self sufficiency of wood and forest derived products - Providing an enabling framework for promoting the participation of local communities and the private sector in forest conservation and management - Empowering rural communities to manage the forest resources, fostering ownership or usufruct of trees and ensuring that such trees are sustainably utilised for the benefit of both present and future generations Main guiding principles or instruments for policy implementation - Sustainability of forests P3 - Social Inclusion - Quality - Partnerships - Integration Additional information (if any) P3. Inf Forest Finance Forest sector contribution to the economy Z1 The contribution is estimated at 5% including non timber forest products. However, there is need to undertake an evaluation Source of information Z1.Doc Contribution of the public budget to forestry Z2 2004/5 MK 103,865, /6 MK 98,230, /7 MK 139,406,467 2

3 Note: Todays Exchange Rate: US$ 1= MK 140 MK means Malawi Kwacha Source of information Z2.Doc Malawi Government Budget Document Number 9 Mechanisms used for financing forestry development The government through its revenue budget supports most forestry development programmes Z3 Both bilateral and multilateral donors also support forestry development programmes Source of information Z3. Doc Malawi Government Budget Document Number 9 3

4 2. LEGISLATION Current forest law or equivalent (for example: Act or Code) Name: Forestry Act Date of enactment: 1997 by: The Malawi Parliament Additional information on forest law or equivalent There are ado forest rules and regulations that accompany the forest act Relevant document on forest law or equivalent Forest Act 1997 FAOLEX: F1 F1. Inf. F1. Doc Main elements of the forest law F. 2 Please indicate with YES or NO - if the current forest law makes provision to implement the following forest policy elements: - Integrated approach to forest management, conservation and YES F2.1 development (including sustainability concerns, ecological values and social interests) - Management to entail sustainable multiple forest uses and benefits YES F2.2 (including timber, fuel, food and other forest products, as well as biological diversity and resources, protection of ecosystems and watersheds, recreation and tourism, and other environmental services such as carbon sequestration) - Existence of adequate planning tools (in particular management YES F2.3 plans); - Existence of environmental and social impact assessments/audits YES F2.4 (e.g. certification schemes); - Transparent forest concessions and other contractual arrangements, with provisions for accountability; YES F2.5 - Community-based arrangements, decentralization of YES F2.6 responsibilities and devolution of powers to local actors. Other elements to be specified F2.7 Regulations of the forest law F3 The regulation of the forest law is vested in the Department of Forestry. However, in terms of law enforcement the department involves the police and parks and wildlife officers Regulations documentation Forest rules and regulations Other national laws and regulations impacting the forestry sector F3.Doc F6 4

5 Environmental Management Act 1996 Local Government Act 1998 Mining Act Land use Management Act Water Resources Management Act Land Act Parks and Wildlife Management Act International conventions relevant for forestry signed by the country F9 The Rio Declaration The Convention on Climate Change The Montreal Protocol The Convention to Combat Desertification The Convention on Biodiversity The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) International conventions country reports web links F9.Doc Country reports - name Date of issue Links Convention to Combat Desertification November 2004 See website Collaborative Partnership on Forestry - 5

6 3. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK a. Public institutions Forest Administration Ministry responsible for forestry matters Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Resources A1 Forest Administration s name A1.1 Department of Forestry Head of Forest Administration A1.2 Director of Forestry Mandate of the Forest Administration A1.3 To regulate, formulate and revise forest policy and legislation and provide policy guidance on the management and utilisation of forest resources in the country Forest Administration Structure level of authority A2 The department of forestry is one of the departments under the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Resources. The other departments are: Energy, Mines, Geological Surveys and Environmental Affairs Organization Charts Forest Administration Central level A2.1 See annex Forest Administration decentralized level A2.2 Number and qualification of staff in Headquarters and in decentralized offices A3 Year: Staff HQ Decentralized Total % > 50 years old % of female Master degree and above BSc degree University level Technical staff (school) na na Forest guards na na 6

7 Forestry Education Forestry education institutions E1 Institution Contact details Bunda College of Agriculture The Principal, P.O Box 219, Lilongwe, Malawi Mzuzu University The Vice Chancellor, Private Bag 1, Luwinga, Mzuzu, Malawi Malawi College of The Principal, Private Bag 6, Dedza, Malawi Forestry and Wildlife Additional information E1.Inf There other institutions that offer graduate and technician courses in environmental sciences and natural resources management Number of graduated students at different levels of education E2 Year: 2005 Name of Institution Level of Education provided Techn. % F BSc % F MSc % F PhD % F Bunda College of Agriculture Mzuzu University Malawi College of Forestry and Wildlife Forestry Research Forestry research institution(s)/centre(s) R1 Name E mail address (web site) and location Forestry Research Institute of Malawi (FRIM) Other institutions/departments doing forestry research R1.1 Name of institutions E mail address (website) and location World Agroforestry Centre Zomba, Malawi Chitedze Agriculture Research Station Lilongwe, Malawi Additional information R1.Inf There are academic institutions which undertake research in the involvement of communities in forest management, forest based enterprise development and indigenous knowledge associated with the management of natural resources Staff of forestry research institution(s)/centre(s) R2 Year: Name of institution/centre Number and qualification of research staff Technical staff BSc MSc PhD Forestry Research Institute of Malawi (FRIM)

8 Forestry research programmes Name of institutions/centres Main research areas R3 Forestry Research Institute of Malawi World Agroforestry Centre Agriculture Research and Extension Trust (ARET) National Herbarium and Botanical Gardens (NBHG) Silviculture, Entomology, Pathology, Indigenous forest Management, Tree Breeding, Agroforestry Agroforestry Sustainable utilisation of forests and tree planting Medicinal and other valuable plants Forestry extension and outreach services Forestry extension Services X1 Name Contact details Main activities Forestry Extension services within the Department of Forestry P.O Box 30048, Lilongwe 3, Malawi Provision of forestry technical advice, Capacity building for communities in forestry management, Promotion of tree planting and indigenous woodland management, collaborating with institutions involved in forestry Additional information Code X1.Inf There are other government institutions and NGOs involved in providing advice on environmental and forestry management Other public institutions related to forestry Other public organizations involved in forestry I1 Name Mandate related to forestry Department of Provide guidance on environmental management Environmental Affairs Department of Parks and Protection of forests in wild and game reserves Wildlife Department of Energy Provide alternative sources of energy to halt deforestation Department of Water Catchment protecion 8

9 b. Non public institutions Private sector organizations (e.g. forest industry associations) S1 Name Contact address Area of activity/interest RAIPLY P.O Box 1, Chikangawa, Mzimba, Malawi. Forest plantation management and utilisation Wood Industries Corporation P.O Box 30127, Chichiri, Forest plantation Leopard Match Limited Blantyre 3, Malawi P.O Box 30071, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi management and utilisation Forest plantation management and utilisation Civil society organizations (e.g. NGOs, associations, indigenous people S3 organizations) Name Contact address Area of activity/interest Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM) The Executive Director, Private Bag, 578, Limbe, Tree planting and indigenous forest management Community Partnership for Sustainable Resource Management (COMPASS) Cooordination Unit for the Rehabilitation of the Environment (CURE) Malawi Chief of Party, Private Bag 263, Blantyre 3, Malawi The Chief Executive, Patridge Avenue, P.O Box 2916, Limbe, Malawi Plan Malawi Lilongwe Tree planting World Vision Malawi Blantyre Tree planting Provision of grants to communities for natural resources mangement Environmental management 9

10 Annex - Organizational Charts - Malawi FRIM Forestry Research and Technical Services Accounts HRM Technical Support Plantations Tree and Seed Laboratory Library 10

11 Forestry Forestry Management Development Viphya Forestry Research Accounts Office Services & HRM Forestry Extension Services Forestry Development Regional Forestry Planning and Training Services District Forestry Offices 11