The degradation and deforestation of natural forests in Mozambique (also known as Miombo forests) has large economic and environmental consequences. Forest degradation and deforestation is due to a combination of direct and indirect drivers linked to several sectors, primarily small-scale agriculture, biomass energy and unsustainably managed forestry. The World Bank started a forest investment program in Mozambique (MozFIP) to promote green growth. One pillar of the MozFIP is the improved management of natural forests. Due to a long standing track record on natural forest management and familiarity with the Mozambican forestry sector, UNIQUE was commissioned by the World Bank to conduct a financial analysis on current forest businesses and derive recommendations for a sustainable utilization of the Miombo forests.

• Review of data sets and literature on natural forest management in Mozambique.
• Assessment of forest businesses (simple licenses and forest concessions).
• Detailed description of financial viability and sustainability of current utilization practices.
• Development and analysis of different scenarios towards sustainable Miombo management.
• Derivation of concrete actions for MozFIP.