Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Public Notice: Public asked to be vigilant after illegal tree felling
The public is asked to be vigilant and report suspicious activity in the Island’s forests, plantations and glens.
The request comes after a number of...
Monday, 7 November 2016
Minister attends British-Irish Council environment meeting
Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, led an Isle of Man delegation attending the 14th British-Irish Council Environment...
Friday, 4 November 2016
Public urged to report poachers
Illegal fishing activity damages the Island’s economy and biodiversity and should be reported.
That is the message from the Department of Environment, Food...
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
Secretary of UNESCO Man and Biosphere programme visits Island for formal inauguration
The Secretary of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere programme will formally inaugurate the Isle of Man into the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
At an event at...
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Vessel skipper fined for unlawful fishing in Manx waters
The prosecution of a fishing boat skipper reiterates the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s (DEFA’s) commitment to the protection and...
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Public invited to take part in food provenance label focus groups
Members of the public are invited to take part in focus groups being held to consider a food provenance label for the Isle of Man.
The label will be used to...
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
DEFA Minister welcomes new members
Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, has welcomed his newly appointed political Members and announced the areas they will work...
Friday, 21 October 2016
Consultation over seismic survey regulations
Industry, environmentalists and the wider public are invited to comment on draft regulations governing seismic surveys carried out in Manx waters.
Seismic...
Monday, 17 October 2016
Isle of Man participates in queen scallop consultation
The Isle of Man is among fisheries administrations conducting a public consultation on future management measures for the queen scallop fishery outside Manx...
Friday, 14 October 2016
Measures to ensure sustainability of king scallop fishery and introduction of inshore marine zoning plan
Measures are being introduced to ensure the sustainability of the Island’s king scallop fishery.
From the start of the 2016/17 season on 1 November, the number...
Monday, 10 October 2016
