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.
Manx mums relate to Paris's school holidays feelings
One of the Island's most famous mums has sparked an outpouring of empathy online as she posted about summer holidays.
Okells makes it a double at beer awards
An Island brewery will be celebrating with a pint - after two of its beers won awards.
Organisers call off 11-hour music event next weekend
A one-day music festival due to be held in Onchan next weekend has been called off.
Plans lodged for quayside hotel and apartments in Peel
A company's submitted a planning application to turn a disused quayside site in Peel into a boutique hotel.
£5,000 fundraiser launched for Buddy's surgery
Could you help give a loving labrador the surgery he needs?
Cruise ship makes Island stopoff
A cruise ship is stopping off in the Island's capital today.
Parents warned over school run parking and driving
Police are asking motorists to take extra care today as children return to school.
Lord Street redevelopment case back in court
A company suing the Department of Infrastructure over plans to redevelop a landmark site in Douglas will be back in court today.
