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New 'forest parks' boost use of woodlands

A new generation of ‘forest parks’ is planned as the Government encourages increased use of its green spaces for recreation.  The Department of Environment,...
Friday, 11 July 2014

Monitoring finds no evidence of harmful levels of radiation

Radioactivity levels in Manx foodstuffs and at beaches and harbours are well within acceptable limits and give no cause for alarm.  That’s the conclusion of...
Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Department responds to suggestions for improvement in agricultural support

Tynwald is to discuss possible changes to the way the Isle of Man Government supports agriculture.  The changes could include extending financial support to...
Friday, 4 July 2014

Limited fishing for Queen Scallops agreed for 2014

Following a meeting of the Isle of Man Queen Scallop Management Board on 1 July 2014, a package of measures has been agreed to allow a limited fishery in the...
Friday, 4 July 2014

Rivers remain under threat from pollution

Water pollution incidents rose to 28 in 2013, up from 24 in 2012, an annual report published by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture...
Thursday, 12 June 2014

Schools support Biosphere Vannin bid

Schools are supporting a Government bid to secure global recognition of the Isle of Man as a special place to live, work and visit.  The Island is preparing a...
Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Investment in Food Park will boost economy

The final phase of a food park being built in Peel would provide a further valuable boost to the economy, Tynwald will be told this month.  Phil Gawne MHK,...
Thursday, 5 June 2014

Trail Riders reminded to 'Stay On the Right Track'

Following recent high profile publicity regarding damage to the upland tracks, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is asking TT visitors and...
Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Security strategy to safeguard nation's food supply

Tynwald is to be asked to approve a strategy that will ensure the Island's population has reliable and nutritional food supplies in the decades to...
Friday, 23 May 2014

Isle of Man can lead way, Minister tells Parliamentary group

The Isle of Man is keen to share its good practice in promoting marine biodiversity with other nations.
Friday, 23 May 2014
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