Interpretive functions definition

Interpretive functions means the provision of “opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the [National Park] System.” 54 U.S.C. § 100801(1)(A). The Secretary is encouraged to coordinate with volunteers “in the delivery of quality [interpretive] programs and services to supplement those provided by the Service.” Id. § 100804(1). Interpretive functions are thus clearly understood to be public-facing, educational, and designed to assist visitors to National Parks in learning more about the Park. Second, the phrase “other visitor services or activities” suggests a linguistic relationship to the term “interpretive functions.” By using the word “other,”

Examples of Interpretive functions in a sentence

  • Interpretive functions will be the care and display of live, non-releasable turtles in the Property’s pool, interpretive displays describing sea turtle biology and conservation issues, and live interpretive lectures and/or demonstrations about sea turtles.