Dr. Moses Fayiah
Senior Lecturer & Director of Studies
School of Natural Resources Management, حلحلآ» University, Sierra Leone
Profile Summary
Dr. Moses Fayiah serves as a Senior University Lecturer, Director of Studies, Researcher, Independent consultant and former Project Coordinator and Research expert. He strives to provide knowledge and service to the wider society through Lecturing, Community Service, and Research. Dr. Fayiah engages in consultancies and environmental advocacy in various natural resources management categories especially forestry and ecosystem rehabilitation.
He aspires to render service in Sustainable Forests Management, Plant Science, Forest Inventory, Ecological restoration, Climate change, Biodiversity conservation, Forests policy, Stakeholders Engagement, Education and Environmental Protections. His key research focus is forest management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Ecosystem function, restoration of mined out areas in Sierra Leone.
Educational Background
Professional Certifications & Fellowships
Current Administrative Positions
2024 to Present
حلحلآ» University, School of Natural Resources Management
- Teaching, Research & Community Service & Administration
- Guide undergraduate and postgraduate students through research projects, theses, or dissertations
- Offer guidance on academic and career development, especially in forestry-related fields
- Design, coordinate, and teach advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Environmental Science and Forestry
- Lead impactful interdisciplinary research in areas such as forest conservation, climate change, carbon sequestration, agroforestry, land degradation, and pollution control
2025 to Present
School of Natural Resources Management, حلحلآ» University
- Ensures that academic programs meet university standards and are regularly reviewed and updated
- Oversees the delivery of courses, ensuring they align with departmental and institutional goals
- Coordinates course schedules, exams, and lectures in collaboration with academic departments
- Acts as the primary academic advisor for students, especially regarding course selection, progression, and graduation requirements
- Serves as a bridge between students and lecturers or departments, ensuring effective communication
2021 to Present
School of Natural Resources Management, حلحلآ» University
- Oversee the academic affairs of the school
- Enhance quality student learning
- Conduct student seminars, Pre-field and Post-field presentations of research work
- Organize internship activities in collaboration with Heads of Departments
- Oversee examination activities of undergraduate students in the School
- Counsel undergraduate students on career enhancement and other academic activities
2023 to Present
حلحلآ» University
- Represent the views, concerns, and proposals of the school's faculty and departments during Senate meetings
- Contribute to the formulation, review, and approval of university-wide academic policies, regulations, and strategic initiatives
- Communicate Senate decisions and policies back to the school, ensuring that faculty and students are informed and aligned
Current
School of Natural Resources Management, حلحلآ» University
2024 to Present
Community-Based Organization, Sierra Leone
- Registered community-based organization in Sierra Leone
- Provide awareness on the importance of biodiversity conservation, environmental protection and climate change risk within the southern region of Sierra Leone
2021 to Present
- Conduct consultancy services for both local and international organizations
- Conduct research within the environment and climate change field for companies and individuals
- Write reports about field work and observations
Work Experience
2020 - 2024
حلحلآ» University
- Teaching Research & Community Service & administrative matters
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forestry-related subjects (e.g., forest ecology, silviculture, forest management, agroforestry, forest protection)
- Design and update course content to reflect current knowledge, technology, and sustainable forestry practices
- Conduct independent or collaborative research on topics such as climate change and forests, biodiversity, forest regeneration, community forestry, or forest economics
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, and conference proceedings
2014 - 2020
حلحلآ» University
- Teaching Research & Community Service
- Supervise the department plantation workers
- Provide monthly work plan for plantation workers
2012 - 2014
حلحلآ» University
- Teaching, Research & Community Service
- Assist senior colleagues with academic matters
- Compiled departmental grades
Project Services
2023 - 2024
West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emission Development (OKMO Project)
Targeted actions to enhance habitat regeneration, conservation, and biodiversity in the Outamba-Kilimi-Madina-Oula transboundary landscape of Guinea and Sierra Leone
- Collaborated with team members and stakeholders to foster the conservation of biodiversity along the Sierra Leone-Guinea wildlife corridor
- Contribute to the development of Outamba Kilimi National Park Biodiversity Project strategies in Sierra Leone
- Coordinate wildlife survey using systematic linear transects and camera traps
- Plan the effective management of wildfires in the landscape
- Promote forest landscape restoration through Natural Ecological Regeneration (NER) approach
2020 - 2022
African Forest Forum (Based in Nairobi, Kenya)
- Produced a reviewed framework for integration of adaptation and mitigation options in response to climate change adaption, based on the context of existing forest and agroforests types in Sierra Leone
Consultancy Services
2020 - 2021
African Forest Forum, Nairobi Kenya
Strengthening Capacity of African Forestry Stakeholders on The Implementation of Forest and Tree-Based Adaptation & Mitigation Options in Different Landscapes in Sierra-Leone
2021 - 2022
European Union Delegation Sierra Leone
Feasibility study on Integrating Graduate Internship in EU Cooperation Programmes in Sierra Leone
2021 - 2022
African Forest Forum, Nairobi Kenya
Strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry for developing bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihood
2023
Marampa Mines Ltd, Sierra Leone
Relocate or Dislocation of (Chlorocebus sabaeus) Wild Green Monkeys from Marampa Mine SILO to Nearby Forest Within the Concession Area
2024
Marampa Mines Ltd, Sierra Leone
Conduct Biodiversity Conservation Area Assessment within the Concession Area of Marampa Mines Ltd
2013 - 2015
Sierra Rutile Ltd, Sierra Leone
Seedling production for Reforestation of degraded mined lands through Forestry Department
2024
Action Against Hunger, Sierra Leone
Development of Training Manual for Training Project Participants on The Cultivation and Preservation of Mangroves Ecologies in Selected Communities in Jong and Imperri Chiefdom, Sierra Leone
- Developed the inception report for the consultancy on behalf of the team
2025
Environmental Protection Agency, Sierra Leone
Conduct a national study on Information Necessary to Track Progress made in NDC Implementation Under the article 4 of the Paris Agreement
Technical Skills & Core Competencies
Technical Skills
Ecological Restoration Forest Management Forestry Inventory Climate Change Negotiations Community Stakeholders Engagement Natural Resource Management (NRM) Biodiversity Conservation Strategies Microsoft Software Skills Environmental Protection Advocacy Environmental Impact Assessment Market Research and Analysis
Core Competencies
- Ecological Restoration and Land Degradation
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Natural Resource Management (NRM)
- Silviculture and Forest Management Planning
- Forest Management
- Stakeholders Engagement
- Climate Change Negotiations and Engagements
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Honors & Awards
2012
School of Forestry and Horticulture, Academic Year 2011/2012
حلحلآ» University, Sierra Leone
2016 - 2017
Six Months Research Training Fellowship for Developing Countries Young Scientists (Rtd-DCs)
Funded by NAM Centre for Science and Technology (Indian Government), India
2017/2018 Academic Year
(Cash Prize & Certificate)
Beijing Normal University, People's Republic of China
2018/2019 Academic Year
(Cash Prize & Certificate)
Beijing Normal University, People's Republic of China
Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Attended
Professional Service
Environmental Ethics and Law
International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy (IJEPP)
Science Group Publisher
Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources
Published by the Grassroots Institute, Canada
Journal of Threatened Taxa
India
Journal of Applied Science and Technology Trend

Dr. Moses Fayiah
Research Publications & Scholarly Contributions
Journal Publications (Peer Reviewed)
Published Book Chapters
Conference Articles
Online Magazine Articles
Research Impact Summary
Dr. Moses Fayiah's scholarly work spans environmental science, forestry, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and agricultural research, with a particular focus on Sierra Leone and the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. His publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding land use patterns, grassland degradation, mining impacts, and forest sustainability in developing regions.