The Mulanje Cedar Tree: A Guide to Malawi's Rarest Conifer

Blog post created at `src/content/blog/mulanje-cedar-tree-guide.json`. Here's the summary: **Stats:** - **2,446 words** (exceeds 1,800 target) - **5 images** (forest view, garden walkway, main house, outdoor dining, pool area) - **3 internal blog links** to UNESCO guide, Lichenya plateau guide, and things-to-do guide - **2 site links** to `/rooms/` and `/restaurant/` - **Target keyword** "mulanje cedar" appears naturally ~15 times (in body text, headings, and alt text) - **The Thyolo House** mentioned 7 times as a natural base recommendation - **WhatsApp CTA** in blockquote near the end **6 H2 sections covered:** 1. What Is the Mulanje Cedar — biology, wood properties, habitat range (8.45 km²) 2. Why It's Critically Endangered — illegal logging, wildfire, cascading effects, 80% decline by 2030 3. MMCT Reforestation — 500K seedlings, 8 nurseries, 1,000+ jobs, fire-protection trials, essential oil research, ex-situ specimens 4. Where to See Cedars — Lichenya, Chambe Basin, Skyline Trail, practical fees/guide costs 5. Best Time to Visit — dry season vs green season vs shoulder months 6. Planning Your Trip — distances from Blantyre/Thyolo, transport options, suggested 4-day itinerary