The Department of Forestry provides Timber/Fuelwood Licenses to different stakeholders. The client needs to the following documents to apply for timber/fuelwood licence: Application Letter, Business Plan , Capital, and Proof of Available Wood.

The Department of Forestry issues export permits to clients. The client needs to the following documents to apply for an export permit: Application letter, Registration Certificate, MRA Certificate (TPIN), Contract Agreements, Bank Account Details and Proof of Timber Source.

The Department of Forestry issues import permits to clients. The client needs the following documents to apply for an Import Licence: Application Letter, Proof of Timber Source, Export Licence and Permit, Phytosanitary Certificates and Proof of Final Destination of Forest Goods.

The Department of Forestry provides technical expertise to the general public. This service depends on the client's demand.

The Department of Forestry provides a General Forestry Training Course at Malawi College of Forestry and Wildlife. Interested individuals are required to have an MSCE. Training course enrollment is advertised through the newspaper and other media.

The Department of Forestry provides certified seeds through the Forestry Research Institute of Malawi (FRIM).

The following are requirements to apply for a Concession Agreement: Business Plan, Management Plan and Proof of Adequate Capital.

The Timber and Wood Export/Import Permits require the following to apply: Export/Import Licence, Phytosanitary Certificates and CD1 Forms.

This is certificate is issued by the Director of Forestry. It is valid for 3 days.