Chikangawa Forest Reserve

It is home to the Viphya Plantation, which was established in 1964 in a failed attempt to grow construction timber.

Over the years, it has played a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the region and providing timber and other forest products.

It has maintained a high level of forest cover, providing habitat for various plant and animal species.

[3] The mission of the reserve is to conserve and manage the forest resources sustainably, while providing benefits to local communities and supporting national development.

[3] On 10 June 2024, a Malawian Defence Force Dornier 228 carrying Vice-President of Malawi Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Patricia Shanil Muluzi, and seven other occupants, crashed in Chikangawa Forest Reserve in Nkhata Bay District; all on board died in Malawi's deadliest aviation accident.