National Parks Board

The National Parks Board (NParks) is a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development of the Government of Singapore.

National Parks Board
Agency overview
Formed1 July 1996 (1996-07-01)
Preceding agencies
JurisdictionGovernment of Singapore
HeadquartersSingapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
Agency executives
  • Benny Lim, Chairman
  • Kenneth Er Boon Hwee, CEO[1]
Parent agencyMinistry of National Development
Websitehttp://www.nparks.gov.sg

History

Since 1 April 2019, all non-food plant and animal-related functions originally under the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore were transferred to NParks under Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) as part of a reorganisation.[2][3]

See also

References
  1. "New NParks CEO appointed". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  2. Wong, Derek (26 July 2018). "Increased expertise, more holistic overview of flora and fauna for NParks". The Straits Times. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. Matthew, Mohan. "New stat board to oversee food safety and security; AVA to be disbanded". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
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