Name of Department
National protected Area Authority
Functions of the Agency
- Ensure the protection of natural ecosystem and threatened biodiversity in Sierra Leone
- Oversee the management of local and private natural reserves and sanctuaries throughout Sierra Leone
Supervise the management of wildlife outside conservation
Leadership
Thomas Faiya kamara
Executive Director
Profile
Mr. Thomas Faiya Kamara serves as the Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) in Sierra Leone, where he leads efforts to conserve biodiversity, manage forest reserves, and promote sustainable environmental practices across the country.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and brings to his role a strong foundation in ecological preservation, environmental governance, and natural resource management. Under his leadership, the NPAA continues to strengthen conservation initiatives and enforce environmental regulations in alignment with national and global sustainability goals.