Singapore legislation

Section 7

of Parks and Trees Act 2005

Section 7

Establishment of national parks and nature reserves

(1)

The areas designated in Part 1 of the Schedule are set aside as national parks.

(2)

The areas designated in Part 2 of the Schedule are set aside as nature reserves.

(3)

National parks and nature reserves are set aside for all or any of the following purposes:

(a)

the propagation, protection and conservation of the trees, plants, animals and other organisms of Singapore, whether indigenous or otherwise;

(b)

the study, research and preservation of objects and places of aesthetic, historical or scientific interest;

(c)

the study, research and dissemination of knowledge in botany, horticulture, biotechnology, or natural and local history; and

(d)

recreational and educational use by the public.