YASCON Regional Hub

Southern Region

YASCON's Southern Region covers Blantyre, Zomba, Mulanje, Thyolo, Chiradzulu, Phalombe and Nsanje — protecting mountain forests, river valleys, and highland ecosystems across Malawi's most populous region.

7
Districts
1,850+
Members
14,200+
Trees Planted
38
Youth Clubs

Regional Activities

Tree PlantingMulanje

Mulanje Cedar Restoration Drive

6,200 cedar seedlings planted across degraded sections of Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve in partnership with the Department of Forestry.

Feb 2025260 participants
Clean-UpNsanje

Shire River Riparian Clean-Up

12 km of Shire River bank cleared of invasive species and plastic waste, restoring riparian vegetation critical for river health.

Apr 2025190 participants
Tree PlantingBlantyre

Blantyre Urban Greening Campaign

2,800 indigenous trees planted in 15 Blantyre townships, partnering with city council to restore urban green corridors.

Jun 2025300 participants
AwarenessThyolo

Thyolo Tea Belt Awareness Tour

Conservation awareness roadshow across 8 tea estate communities, addressing pesticide runoff and shade tree management.

Aug 2025175 participants
WorkshopZomba

Zomba Plateau Youth Summit

Annual Southern Region youth leadership summit focusing on forest governance, climate advocacy, and eco-tourism potential.

Sep 2025210 participants
WorkshopBlantyre

Southern Region Conservation Congress

Annual gathering of all 38 Southern Region club coordinators to review statistics and plan for the upcoming conservation season.

Dec 2025340 participants