Forests are the backbone of ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. At the Department of Forestry and Environmental Management, we are committed to training future environmental stewards who will shape the sustainable management of forests and natural resources. Through cutting-edge research, hands-on learning, and industry collaborations, we equip students with the expertise needed to address pressing environmental challenges.
Established with a vision to be a leader in forestry and environmental sciences, our department is driven by a mission to develop and apply technical and scientific knowledge in forestry, environmental conservation, and sustainable resource management. Our values—excellence, innovation, diligence, teamwork, collaboration, and respect—guide our teaching, research, and community engagement.
With a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership, the Department of Forestry and Environmental Management at Mzuzu University stands at the forefront of creating solutions for Malawi, Africa, and beyond. Whether you are an aspiring forester, researcher, or policymaker, our programs prepare you to make a meaningful impact on the world’s forests and ecosystems.
Explore our diverse range of programmes designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills and knowledge. Whether you’re pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies, our curriculum blends theory with practical experience to prepare you for success.
To advance excellence in development and application of technical and scientific knowledge in forestry and environment through teaching, research and provision of expert services
To be a leading tertiary institution known for its quality, relevance and impact in forestry and allied sectors through teaching, research and provision of expert services locally and globally
Stay informed with the latest developments, research breakthroughs, and events from our department. From industry collaborations to academic milestones, explore how we’re making an impact.
At the heart of our success is a dynamic and diverse team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Our faculty and staff bring a wealth of expertise and industry experience, fostering an environment where knowledge meets practice. Whether guiding students, pioneering groundbreaking research, or shaping industry partnerships, our team works collaboratively to drive academic excellence and real-world impact.
Research is central to our work, with ongoing projects in climate resilience, sustainable forestry, forest ecosystem management, and environmental policy development. Our department collaborates with government agencies, research institutions, and international partners to drive impactful research and policy recommendations.
In line with Mzuni’s strategic goal on research and innovation, the DFEM has positioned itself to address complex challenges existing within forests, forest-dependent sectors and society through generation of new knowledge, innovations and societal transformation needed for impactful economic development. In order to maximise our research impact, efforts are focused, in part on, forest science, social forestry, forest engineering, forest and environmental management, forest business management and climate change related challenges. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the aspirations of the National Forest Policy, National Environmental Policy, Malawi 2063, MIP-1, SDGs and AU 2063 by 2030.
Undergraduate research
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Management (DFEM) has huge output of undergraduate research in the areas of, but not limited to, silviculture, agroforestry, social forestry, forest engineering, forest products, wood science and forest economics.
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