The future of the Manx uplands is in the hands of the public.
A consultation has been launched following the publication of a draft strategy on the way forward for the countryside areas,
The strategy looks at significant threats on the horizon, such as climate change, land abandonment and preservation of peat land and archaeology.
Director of agriculture Peter McEvoy says the uplands are vitally important to Island life:
Dog walkers asked for views on sheep worrying laws
An Island farming organisation has launched a survey for dog walkers about sheep worrying.
Temporary lights for key Douglas route next week
A busy road in Douglas will have temporary traffic lights this week.
No plans for dementia village, says government
The government currently has no plans to create a dementia village - and it isn't currently being considered.
Mountain Road closure extended
The Mountain will stay closed until this afternoon because of snow and icy conditions.
10-day postal delay costs worker tribunal case
A Manx Utilities worker who claimed he'd been unfairly dismissed has had his case thrown out - after it took 10 days for his complaint to arrive by post.
Southern local authority announces inflation-busting rates rise
Port St Mary commissioners have announced an inflation-busting rates rise.
Number of road tax disc fines drops by half
The number of people handed fines for not displaying a road tax disc has halved over the space of a year.
EV drivers could be able to install street chargers
Electric vehicle users could apply for permission to have on-street chargers in future - but the details are still being worked on.
