Wild places
The Isle of Man has a great range of wild places, from heather moorland to low-lying willow carr woodland and a dramatic coastal cliff line.
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Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Wildlife Sites are places that are of high wildlife value
Wildlife Sites
Puffin Project
Find out all about Manx Wildlife Trust's Action for Wildlife project - Project Puffin
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Small Shark Tagging Project
Find out about Manx Wildlife Trust's Action for Wildlife Project - Sharks
The Blue Carbon Mapping Project
The project, in partnership with WWF, RSPB and the Scottish Association of Marine Science (SAMS), provides the first ever estimate of the amount of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats, including…
Local Businesses Collaborate with Manx Wildlife Trust on the Island’s First Carbon Credit Project
Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) have launched the Island’s first Carbon Credit Project at The Crossags Fields, part of the MWT Hairpin Woodland Park. Hansard Global plc, PDMS Ltd and Resilience…
Our peat project needs you!
Do you want to do some volunteering and get outside? This is the project for you!
Protection for wildlife
Wildlife crime can take many forms and it can be difficult to know what constitutes a crime. There are a number of laws and other legislative instruments that exist to protect wildlife on the Isle of Man, in its waters, and also at an international level.
Kelp forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…