NCS' specific scope of work is: 

Setting up the national plan for development of natural preserves system and 

establishing natural new preserves. 

Supervision, management, operation and maintenance of natural protectorates; 

aiming at protecting national wealth and resources. 

Guardianship of wild birds, animals and plants specially those who are 

exterminable (declined); as well as coordination with concerned authorities in this 

regard. 

Supervision of various kinds of birds, animals and medicinal/cosmetic plants in 

specified zones in Sinai and other areas dedicated by national authorities in 

coordination with EEAA or governed by international agreements. 

Cooperation with authorities responsible for national cultural heritage. 

Implementation of international agreements and treaties concerned with 

conservation of biodiversity. 

Supporting initiatives and pilot projects on biodiversity, as well as participating in 

raising public awareness on the concept of nature protection. 

Figure 4 presents the current institutional structure of the NCS (one level above and one 

level below).  

Figure 4 

Institutional Structure of the NCS 

MSEA 

CEO 

NCS

Natural 

Protectorates 

Biodiversity

Management 

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