Protected Savannah Ecosystem Protected savannah ecosystem supporting wildlife conservation and sustainable landscape management in Sierra Leone Discover More Institutional Leadership Handover Ceremony Formal handover of responsibilities reinforcing institutional continuity and leadership within the National Protected Area Authority. Discover More Forest Protection & Anti-Charcoal Enforcement Operations. NPAA Forest Guards conducting field operations to prevent illegal charcoal (Chicao) burning and protect protected area ecosystems. Discover More

“The official guide to protecting, conserving, and partnering with communities through NPAA Sierra Leone living, working, visiting, and investing in our protected areas.”

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Executive Director is committed to solving problems for town people across the country under her leadership.

Advancing conservation, empowering local communities, and preserving Sierra Leone’s protected areas as vital ecosystems for climate resilience, biodiversity, and national development. Our commitment is to ensure that forests, wetlands, wildlife reserves, and marine protected areas are sustainably managed for present and future generations.

“Protecting Sierra Leone’s protected areas requires courage and decisive action. We take bold steps today restoring forests, safeguarding wildlife, and empowering communities—while continuously strengthening our capacity to ensure sustainable conservation for generations to come.”

– Sheikh Ahmed Tunis, Executive Director

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Geographic overview of Sierra Leone highlighting designated protected areas and conservation zones under the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA).

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