Garff Commissioners has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the Island's natural resources.
The authority has become a partner with UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man.
Among its work the commissioners have already been in partnership with Laxey and Dhoon schools on a number of projects including a campaign created by students to reduce single-plastic waste.
This year it also developed a new policy over hedge cutting looking to reduce biodiversity loss - an initiative which is in conjunction with Manx Birdlife.
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