Livelihood strategies and forest reliance in Malawi
2014
Chilongo, Thabbie
How does household forest use differ across different types of livelihood strategies? This paper investigates rural livelihood strategies in Malawi and the role forests play in these strategies. Data from a survey of 366 households living around Chimaliro and Liwonde forest reserves in Malawi are used. Principal component and cluster analyses identify four livelihood strategies at each site. The findings suggest that some households turn to forest and other non-agricultural activities to compliment inadequate agricultural income. The results underscore the importance of knowing the types of households that rely upon forests. This information can help policy makers achieve sustainable forest management by balancing forest protection with household needs.
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