The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries said it is aware of the TikTok video posted by Philip Alexander on the use of the Wildflower Park.
The Park is currently under the remit of the Horticultural Services Division.
The Ministry said it is in the process of conducting an internal investigation on the alleged claims made by Alexander.
Via media release this evening the Ministry said “the policy position of the Ministry for persons wishing to use the Wildflower Park and the Botanic Gardens for any passive recreational activities, for example group gatherings or photoshoots, is that they must first obtain written permission from the Horticultural Services Division prior to their scheduled date of the event.”
The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries said it continues to encourage persons to adhere to the advertised guidelines, strategically placed at both the Royal Botanic Gardens and Wildflower Park in accordance with the Botanic Gardens Act, Chapter 41:03.
The Ministry said it has always worked closely on a professional level with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, and therefore has no sole allegiance to any particular interest group/s.
“Both the Wildflower Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens remain accessible to the national community at all times, with persons generally conducting themselves in a responsible manner and complying with the regulations for its use.”
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