'Business as usual not good enough' in face of biodiversity crisis, warn experts 

Review concludes lack of resources means the NPWS cannot meet current obligations, not to mind future targets in the recently enacted Climate Bill and EU biodiversity strategy. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Dublin

Experts behind a major review into the future of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have made 24 recommendations they say would reverse a long history of underinvestment in the face of a biodiversity crisis.

The NPWS needs "a fundamental overhaul of structures and governance, a clear strategic plan and leadership", because "business as usual" is not acceptable, the review said.