The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture can't say how much income is made from exported lumber.
A Freedom of Information request asked about money earned from felled trees being shipped out of Ramsey and sold abroad.
In response, DEFA said it won't disclose the info because it's commercially sensitive.
It adds making the figures public would weaken its negotiating position when it comes to getting best value for money in future.
Superdrug planning Strand Street expansion
A town centre store in Douglas looks set to expand, as it applies for planning permission for a new shopfront.
New warning over palm oil on beaches
The police have issued a warning as more palm oil washed up at Smeale Beach in the north of the Island.
New parking permit system for healthcare staff
Douglas Council says it'll set up a permit system for a car park in Anagh Coar to stop doctors, nurses and paramedics being issued tickets.
School applies to keep TT campsite
A school in Douglas has applied for planning permission to keep hosting campers during TT and Manx Grand Prix.
Can you help find Peel hovercraft?
Do you know where to find a Manx-built hovercraft?
Less than 2% of council's housing is empty
Less than two percent of social housing in Douglas is lying empty, according to the city's Council.
New wholesale company to supply locally-produced meat
A new Island wholesaler says it will supply 100 per cent Manx-produced meat to restaurants, hotels, schools, and caterers.
A&E drugs cases halved in past year
The number of people ending up in Accident & Emergency because of drugs almost halved last year, according to Manx Care figures.
