7. General functions of Board
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to control and administer the national parks and the nature reserves;
national parks
“national parks” means any area of land designated for the time being in Part I of the First Schedule;
to propagate, protect and preserve the flora and fauna of Singapore and, within the national parks and the nature reserves, to preserve objects and places of aesthetic, historical or scientific interest;
nature reserves
“nature reserves” means any area of land designated for the time being in Part II of the First Schedule;
to provide and control facilities for the study of and research into matters relating to flora and fauna in Singapore and the physical conditions in which they live;
to exhibit objects illustrative of the life sciences, applied sciences, history, technology and industry;
to promote the study, research and dissemination of knowledge in botany, horticulture, biotechnology, and natural and local history;
to develop or encourage the development of services, facilities and amenities in the national parks and the nature reserves; and
to provide and administer recreational, cultural, historical, research and educational facilities and resources in the national parks and the nature reserves, and to encourage their full and proper use by members of the public.