3. Establishment of national parks and nature reserves
Feedback & supportThe lands designated in Part I of the First Schedule are hereby declared as national parks.
national parks
“national parks” means any area of land designated for the time being in Part I of the First Schedule;
The lands designated in Part II of the First Schedule are hereby declared as nature reserves.
nature reserves
“nature reserves” means any area of land designated for the time being in Part II of the First Schedule;
National parks and nature reserves are hereby dedicated, set aside and reserved for all or any of the following purposes:
the propagation, protection and preservation of the flora and fauna of Singapore;
the study, research and preservation of objects and places of aesthetic, historical or scientific interest; and
the study, research and dissemination of knowledge in botany, horticulture, biotechnology, and natural and local history.
The Minister may, after consultation with the Board, by order amend the First Schedule and any such order shall be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after publication in the Gazette.