Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Coastal buildings and war memorials protected
Twenty seven maritime buildings and war memorials have been given protected status due to their special architectural or historical interest.
In total, 14...
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Manx Wildlife Trust to help deliver Agri-Environment Scheme
The Isle of Man Government has appointed Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) as its delivery partner for the Agri-Environment Scheme (AES).
Under the AES farmers can...
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Sit and Chat bench installed at Garey ny Cloie
An addition to a new wildflower area in the grounds of the Department of Environment Food and Agriculture will help friendships blossom.
A Sit and Chat bench...
Thursday, 8 July 2021
Entries invited for UNESCO biosphere Isle of Man Awards
Entries are invited for the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards 2021.
The awards support the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man’s aim of ‘Working Together for a...
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
Solution found to avoid removal of 25 Elm trees on Braaid Road
This morning (Friday 2 July) the Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture Geoffrey Boot MHK, the Chair of the Planning Committee Martyn Perkins MHK, and...
Friday, 2 July 2021
Statement from the Planning Committee – Planning Application 20/01215/B
The Chair of the Planning Committee Martyn Perkins MHK has commented on public concern over plans to remove 25 Elm trees in St Marks to improve road safety.
Mr...
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Statement from the Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture – Planning Application 20/01215/B
The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture Geoffrey Boot MHK is seeking a discussion on other options which could be considered to help address the...
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Coronavirus fisheries support scheme extended
Qualifying seafood businesses and fishing vessel owners in the Isle of Man are to receive further financial support to help them navigate the continued...
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
Local fisherman fined after obstructing Officers
The skipper of a local fishing vessel has been fined £6,000 after admitting obstructing fisheries officers.
Melvin Reid, of Queen’s Valley Ramsey, pleaded...
Friday, 18 June 2021
Webinar to celebrate Island’s marine nature reserves
The Isle of Man’s marine nature reserves are the subject of a webinar being broadcast by UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man on Monday 21 June.
‘Marine Nature...
Tuesday, 1 June 2021