Fewer trees are getting the axe, according to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
In Tynwald this week, Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse asked how many trees the department planted and felled in 2010, 2015 and 2017.
In response, Minister Geoffrey Boot revealed almost 11,000 fewer trees were planted in 2017, compared to 2010.
But he also revealed the number of trees being felled has also fallen, from 16,500 in 2010 to just 10,000 last year.
Fundraiser for badly injured Manx TT rider hits £28k
A fundraiser to help a Manx rider who was badly injured in the TT has reached over £28,500.
Breaking park's speed limit endangers children, say commissioners
Commissioners in the north of the Island have issued a plea to motorists speeding through a park where children play.
Police appeal after bike crash
Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
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