Environment, Food and Agriculture News

Tree license warning after man fined in court

People are being reminded that a license is required before any tree can be felled on the Island after a man was prosecuted in court. Denis Cunningham, 70...
Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Earth Day 2021: People’s Wood planting nears completion

The planting of the People’s Wood (Keyll yn Phobble in Manx) at Meary Veg in Santon is nearing completion. Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK announced...
Thursday, 22 April 2021

Feedback sought on proposals for Area Plan for the North and West

Feedback is being sought on proposals that will shape the future of strategic planning and development in the north and west of the Island. A public...
Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Three historic buildings protected for future generations

Three buildings including a former beachside café and a pub have been added to the Isle of Man’s Protected Buildings Register. The Cosy Nook in Port Erin,...
Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Food and drink producers sought for summer events

Local food and drink producers are being invited to showcase their goods at three major events in the Isle of Man this year. Exhibitors will be able to...
Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Warning issued after sharp rise in detained parcels

People are being warned to follow the rules when importing goods from outside the UK after a sharp rise in the number of parcels being detained. From 01...
Monday, 12 April 2021

Dog walkers asked to help protect upland wildlife

Dog owners are reminded to keep their pets on leads at all times when visiting uplands to avoid disturbing endangered ground nesting birds and...
Friday, 9 April 2021

Dog walkers must keep pets on lead at Ayres National Nature Reserve

Dog walkers are being reminded they must keep their pets on a lead at the Ayres National Nature Reserve to avoid disturbing important breeding colonies of...
Friday, 26 March 2021

Farmers offered grants to enhance the environment and biodiversity

Farmers in the Isle of Man will have access to a wider range of grants from 1 April with the launch of the Agri-Environment Scheme. The new scheme introduces...
Thursday, 25 March 2021

Curraghs Wildlife Park: Rare penguin chicks successfully moved to new home

Fourteen rare penguins have been successfully moved from the Curraghs Wildlife Park in the Isle of Man to a new home in Northern Ireland. The waddle of...
Monday, 22 March 2021