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Overnight camping withdrawn at Ayres National Nature Reserve

Motorhomes and campervans will no longer be permitted to camp overnight at the Ayres National Nature Reserve (ANNR) as a permanent measure. The ANNR forms part...
Thursday, 29 December 2022

Protection Zone put in place following confirmed cases of bird flu

A 3km protection zone, and 10km surveillance zone, have been put in place in the West of the Island, following confirmed cases of H5N1 avian influenza in farm...
Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Biosphere lecture addresses businesses contribution to a sustainable future

The second UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Lecture, sponsored by Zurich in the Isle of Man, will hear from an industry expert in businesses becoming more...
Thursday, 8 December 2022

Fisherman fined for undersized catch

A fisherman from Lincoln has been fined £35,000 and his Isle of Man licence suspended for 12 months for possessing undersized Whelk in Manx Waters. Fisheries...
Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Biosphere youth representatives start work

Two volunteer youth representatives have joined the body that steers UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man. Georgia Untisz and Ciara Sowerby successfully applied to...
Thursday, 24 November 2022

Curraghs Wildlife Park launches digital ticketing system

Visitors to the Curraghs Wildlife Park can now buy their tickets, update annual memberships, and purchase items from the parks' shop using a state-of-the-art...
Friday, 11 November 2022

Changes at the top for Meat Pant after audit findings

An audit of the Isle of Man Meat Plant has concluded that the factory is ‘well equipped’, with the ability to ‘easily carry out the processes’ for which it is...
Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Final straw for 10 single-use plastic items on Isle of Man

Ten commonly used single-use plastic items, including carrier bags and straws, will be banned on the Isle of Man in 2023 after Tynwald backed the move. Such...
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Ambitious climate plan backed by Tynwald

A plan outlining the action needed for the Isle of Man to stay on track to reach net zero has been approved by Tynwald. The Climate Change Plan 2022-2027,...
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man: Young nature writers rewarded

The winners and runners up in the Young Nature Writer 2022 competition have been announced. The annual competition is run each spring and summer by UNESCO...
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
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