The aim of this research is to raise and provide empirical evidence for promoting tree farming in Malawi. It addresses questions such as: Is tree farming a viable system for small-scale farmers in Malawi? Trees have multiple products for subsistence use and are also a source of income security to smallholder farmers. Studies have shown that trees farming can more than double farmers’ income. The main objective of this study is to assess the economic benefits of tree farming to small scale farmers for scaling up trees planting as a measure of reducing poverty and reversing land degradation. It will be carried out using farm productivity methods and cost-benefit analysis methods to assess the impact of integrating trees on farm by the smallholder farmers. The study will cover three regions of Malawi, and using multi-stage sampling methods, two districts per region, two Extension Planning Areas (EPA) per district and a total of 600 farmers will be studied.