Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Island hosts Biosphere gathering
The Island has been chosen to host the biannual meeting of the UK UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Committee this Friday 17 June.
This important event comes...
Monday, 13 June 2016
Targeting greenhouse gas emissions will benefit economy and environment
The economy and the environment will benefit from initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA)...
Thursday, 9 June 2016
Department decides against introduction of red squirrels
Red squirrels will not be introduced to the Manx countryside in the immediate future.
At present, red squirrels can’t be brought to the Island except under...
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Signage will help visitors get more from popular beauty spot
Signage will help visitors get more from popular beauty spot
New signage will enhance visitors’ enjoyment and understanding of Langness peninsula.
A large...
Sunday, 22 May 2016
Knockaloe tenancy ‘a unique opportunity’
Submissions are to be sought from those interested in leasing Knockaloe Farm.
The plan presents an exciting opportunity for a private investor to breathe new...
Friday, 20 May 2016
Cruise passengers to receive extra Manx welcome
Cruise passengers will receive an even warmer Manx welcome from this season – and can take something of the Isle of Man with them when they depart.
The Isle...
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Curraghs Wildlife Park welcomes enchanting new arrivals
The Curraghs Wildlife Park has two new arrivals to enchant visitors.
Baby ring-tailed lemurs have been born to two of the park’s resident females, Acorn and...
Friday, 29 April 2016
Department views benefits of eco-friendly homes
Building environmentally friendly houses will reduce fuel bills, meaning occupants have more money to spend elsewhere in the economy.
That is the view of the...
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Zoo enthusiast travels to Island to visit Curraghs Wildlife Park
The Curraghs Wildlife Park has many loyal visitors from the Isle of Man and further afield – but recently welcomed a mother and son from the Netherlands who...
Monday, 11 April 2016
Public asked for views over marine zoning proposal
Would zoning our coastal waters for fisheries and conservation enable better management and sustainable development?
That is the question posed by the...
Thursday, 7 April 2016