We venture into this scenic malawian wilderness area on foot. Formerly known as the central angoni highlands game reserve, the status was changed in the late 1922 and became a forest reserve to protect lilongwes water resource. This research was carried out with the aim of assessing the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in malawi. A study was conducted to estimate the living biomass and carbon stock for miombo woodland in dzalanyama forest reserve with the purpose of providing data for. Economic contribution of fuel wood from dzalanyama forest. The story of the humaninduced destruction of dzalanyama forest reserve continues to attract marginal concern from malawians. Drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in dzalanyama.
Modelling deforestation in dzalanyama forest reserve. Dzalanyama forest reserve dzalanyama forest reserve is situated about 60km southwest of lilongwe. Its a beautiful natural environment to explore and enjoy. Dzalanyama forest reserve located 50 kilometers to the west of lilongwe city used to be a thick forest packed with wildlife, indigenous and exotic tree species.
A study was conducted to estimate the living biomass and carbon stock for miombo woodland in dzalanyama forest reserve with the purpose of providing data for sustainable forest management and. To make policy and decisions on local governance and development for the local government area. The forest reserve is an important water catchment for lilongwe, as it. From the above observed results, fuel production is the most common cited driver of deforestation and forest degradation in dzalanyama forest reserve, followed by logging for poles and few on agriculture though the impacts from the other activities are recognizable. Dzalanyama forest reserve is located to the south west of lilongwe district see figure 1.
Dzalanyama forest reserve is approximately 60 km southwest of lilongwe in central malawi, and incorporates the steep range of hills which bear the same name. The reserve was gazette in 1922 with the aim to protect the forest s ecosystem and lilongwes catchment. Ephraim nyondo recently travelled to the forest reserve and tells the story. Miombo, the main tree that grows in these parts and covers large areas, is part of an amazing ecosystem filled with indigenous orchids and birdlife. Dzalanyama forest reserve department of forestry malawi. This paper is an attempt to fill this vacuum, by using regression methods to explore socioeconomic influential factors, and to establish the level of the benefits realised from utilisation of the forest products among households surrounding dzalanyama forest reserve in central malawi. The forest also used to support agricultural and livestock production.
The objective of this study was to simulate, using multiagent simulation model, the cropping decisions and a competing labour practice charcoal production by smallholder farmers surrounding the forest reserve. Spatially referenced multiagent simulations mass show particular promise in exploring regional spatial geographic phenomena by deriving deeper understanding of the. According to him, about 70 per cent of charcoal consumed in the three districts for domestic use is being produced in the reserve. The drive will take around five hours through varied landscapes. Dzalanyama forest reserve covering 935 km2 is marked with substantial land cover transitions. Pdf drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in. Published on oct 8, 2014 massive depletion of dzalanyama forest reserve is a cause of threat to the catchment area of kamuzu dam which supplies water to lilongwe, the capital city of malawi, this. Consequently, dzalanyama forest has suffered massive forest loss. Dfr is faced to severe forest degradation mainly driven by illegal charcoal production for domestic consumption especially in the capital city. Dzalanyama forest lodge is a timber house that was originally sited on the lake shore at chintheche and moved to its present site in 1977.
Using multitemporal satellite images, this paper is aimed at determining the land usecover changes of the dzalanyama forest reserve. Land usecover change detection and analysis for dzalanyama forest reserve, lilongwe, malawi article pdf available in procedia social and behavioral sciences 21. Dzalanyama forest reserve, 40 km southwest of lilongwe, has been a protected area since 1922 in order to guarantee the capitals water source. This means that by the year 2030, only 17000 ha from an. In order to deal with the current challenges in dfr, government of malawi entered into an agreement. Indeed some 31 countries do not even make the list because they have already removed most of their forests and even if that remain are seriously fragmented and degraded. In order to deal with the current challenges in dfr, government of. South luangwa national park dzalanyama forest lodge safari.
The project has managed to entice some private sector organizations in the management of dzalanyama forest reserve. The reserve is currently 989 sq km with an altitude of. We also did some birdwatching when closing in to luwawa forest lodge, the place to stay in south viphya. Research journal of agriculture and forestry sciences.
Particularly the research aimed at identifying what is driving deforestation and forest degradation in dzalanyama forest reserve. Salvaging dzalanyama forest from extinction the times. Dzalanyama forest reserve, located southwest of lilongwe, is a range of hills bordering mozambique and extends across three districts, namely, mchinji, lilongwe and dedza. Massive depletion of dzalanyama forest reserve is a cause of threat to the catchment area of kamuzu dam which supplies water to lilongwe, the capital city of malawi, this report by winnie botha. Study area dzalanyama forest reserve is located to the south west of lilongwe district see figure 1. Unfortunately, the woodlands are under intense pressure from charcoal cutters. Land usecover change detection and analysis for dzalanyama forest reserve, lilongwe, malawi.
Unfortunately, the woodlands are under intense pressure from woodcutters although the situation seems to be better managed currently. Malawi environmental endowment trust home facebook. My proposal is that the interim the army should be deployed and permanently take over the forest to flush out the. Green economy and development in small urban municipalities. Dzalanyama is an extensive area of brachystegia woodland, providing superb birding throughout the year. Estimation of biomass and carbon stock for miombo woodland. On the border of mozambique, this forest reserve is only two hours from lilongwe and the perfect destination to start or end a longer trip. The huge different between the values for the present study and that of dzalanyama forest reserve could be the intensity of illegal activities. The study revealed that the surrounding communities benefited a lot from dzalanyama forest reserve.
This paper quantifies the contribution of fuel wood as a nontimber forest product ntfp to income and food security of the households surrounding the dzalanyama forest reserve. To promote infrastructural and economic development through the formulation, approval and execution of district. The project was for the conservation of forest within mkuwazi forest reserve and nyika national park in the northern part of malawi. Degrading of dzalanyama forest reserve has affected the communities negatively evident in climate change 57%, soil degradation 37% and biodiversity loss 6%. The changes in area of forest by region and subregion are shown in table 1. A study was conducted to estimate the living biomass and carbon stock for miombo woodland in dzalanyama forest reserve with the purpose of providing data for sustainable forest management and baseline data for carbon monitoring, and also to predict the existence of miombo woodland in dzalanyama forest reserve if the current trend of charcoal. Cutting trees in malawi forest reserves will lead to a. Modeling deforestation in dzalanyama forest reserve. This reserve is characterized by a range of steepsided hills. Primary reference data for dzalanyama forest reserve. The estimated total living biomass per hectare was twentyseven 27 times more than the one estimated in dzalanyama forest reserve 15. He focuses on modelling charcoal production in the dzalanyama forest reserve, in malawi.
Maneya believes that despite the extensive charcoal production which is a threat to one of the biggest natural forest reserves existence, it can still be salvaged from extinction. Lake malawi national park designated a national park in 1980 to protect the unique diversity of tropical fish living in lake malawi, some not found anywhere else on earth. We will make a full day and an early start for exploring the miombo brachystegia woodlands that are fabulously diverse and home to a bunch of regional endemics. Using multiagent simulation mas, munthali 14 predicted an annual deforestation rate of 3. To consolidate and promote local democratic institutions and democratic participation. Dzalanyama forest reserve runs the risk of losing all its trees in the next 10 years, a recent study reveals. Also, shots and videos that caught different human activities, logging, wildlife or flora species were made. Dzalanyama is approximately 40 km from lilongwe and covers the steep range of hills which bear the same name. With each passing day the forest reserve is getting bare. Land cover change detection for dzalanyama forest reserve.
Therefore, reducing dependency of households on fuelwood will save most of the forests in malawi. Many forests reserves in the country are on the verge of extinction. Pdf natural ecological systems continue to be under severe threat from human influence in malawi and dzalanyama forest reserve in. Pdf estimation of biomass and carbon stock for miombo. Pdf land usecover change detection and analysis for. People living near dzalanyama forest reserve in lilongwe district of central malawi collect various forest products throughout the year. Malawi lilongwe forestry project completion report african. Causes, effects and control strategies 5 deforestation are maintained. Mcdonald maneya, a charcoal producer from traditional authority khondowa in dedza, holds an interesting view about the muchtalked continued degradation of dzalanyama forest reserve.
Authors suggested that using uav remote sensing can save time, costs and labor power for these purposes. Nyika national park nyika is malawis largest park, with an area of no less than 1250 sq miles 3200 sq km extending across the great nyika plateau, which is a granitic dome of rolling whaleback hills cut by streams and interspersed with pockets of sheltered evergreen forest. Simulating deforestation trends of dzalanyama forest. Land usecover change detection and analysis for dzalanyama. This takes advantage of remotely sensed imageries in detecting major land usecover changes.
Dzalanyama forest reserve designated boundary covers 93,500 hectares ha and with increased urban demand for charcoal, there are marked land cover transitions in the forest reserve. Dzalanyama place of animal in chichewa was formerly known as the central angoni highlands game reserve, and the status was changed to forest reserve in 1922 to protect lilongwes water resource. National bank, partners malawi army, catholic church to. The weaver is still common in mossy, midaltitude miombo, mainly. Muluzi appeal for dzalanyama forest reserves conservation. It has had extensive renovations and improvements made and the lodge is now comfortable, clean, safe and the ideal place to unwind. Perhaps the leading private company is zamm investments who has been involved in ecolabelling and now extended to planting trees on. Observed trends indicate that the forest cover as of 1990 was 65, 775 ha of which 22,031 ha were lost by the year 2010.
The use of drones in forestry 559 flights and a land cover map resulted with a spatial resolution of 5. Modelling deforestation in dzalanyama forest reserve, lilongwe. Modeling deforestation in dzalanyama forest reserve, lilongwe, malawi. Dzalanyama forest lodge in dzalanyama forest reserve. Lilongwe city council, civic offices, lilongwe 2020. Kasungu national park central malawi malawi tourism. Dzalanyama forest reserve central malawi malawi tourism. It was being implemented jointly by malawi government, malawi environment endowment trust meet and leadership for environment and. Drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in. Dzalanyama forest project, nkhalango house, city center. Modeling deforestation in dzalanyama forest reserve, lilongwe. Late this afternoon, well arrive at the reserve which has been a protected area since 1922 and forms the natural border between malawi and mozambique. Degrading of dzalanyama forest reserve has affected the communities negatively evident in climate change 57%, soil degradation.
A sample of 150 migrant exotic fuel wood collectors, migrant. A terrific 6day budget african safari combining two unforgettable wilderness gems dzalanyama forest reserve in malawi and south luangwa national park in zambia. Biomass and carbon stock estimation for miombo woodland. There is need for a short term measure to save the few remaining trees or else the whole area will be a desert in no time. With 1 listings in dzalanyama forest reserve, our handy dzalanyama forest reserve map search and great low prices, its easy to book the. If you are looking for dzalanyama forest reserve holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, holiday accommodation in dzalanyama forest reserve and surrounds. Particularly the research aimed at identifying what is driving deforestation and forest degradation in dzalanyama forest reserve and analyzing the impacts of. Travel from lilongwe to the dzalanyama forest reserve a range of steep hills, boasting beautiful trees and escarpments. Annual biomass loss in dzalanyama forest reserve caused by charcoal production for domestic use is around 439,000 tons, according to the department of forestry. However, unsustainable human activities have brought the reserve to the brink of extinction. Sitting on a range of hills bearing the same name, dzalanyama forest reserve covers.
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