SDG Book Club
Various Codes of Conduct exist to assist us and protect nature and wildlife in our UNESCO Biosphere.
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Angling Code
The Isle of Man Government's Angling Code of Conduct sets out angling seasons, licence requirements, catch limits and regulations, and good practice. Click here.
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Anglers' Guide to Biosecurity
The Isle of Man Government's Guide to Anglers on Biosecurity helps anglers understand how they can act to keep invasive species and fish diseases our of the Isle of Man. Click here.
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Basking Sharks Code
The Shark Trust’s Basking Shark Code of Conduct helps water users avoid injuring or harassing basking sharks, ensuring they return to waters each year. Click here.
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Birdwatching and Photography Code
The Isle of Man Government's Code for Birdwatchers and Photographers sets out the law on bird and habitat disturbance and advice on how to avoid it. Click here.
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Boat Users' Guide to Biosecurity
The Isle of Man Government's Boat Users' Guide to Biosecurity helps boat users understand how to keep invasive species and fish diseases out of the Isle of Man. Click here.
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Cetacean Code
Sea Watch Foundation's cetacean code of conduct advises marine vessel users best practise around cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises). We have also included Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch's localised code of conduct image. Click here.
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Countryside Code
Respect our countryside by following the Department of Environment, Food and Environment's Countryside Code. Click here.
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Cushag Code
The Isle of Man Government's code of best practice for the management of common ragwort Cushag (Senecio jacobaea). Click here.
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Environmental Code
The Isle of Man Government's Environmental Code assists those wishing to use Department of Environment of Environment, Food and Agriculture land for motorised events to plan, seek the right permissions for and safely and responsibly run the event. Click here.
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Forest Cycling Code
The Isle of Man Goverment's Forest Cycling Code helps those using forests on two wheels avoid danger and respect other users. Click here.
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Heath Burning Code
The Isle of Man Government’s Heath Burning Code sets out advice when burning, risks of burning and what to do if burning gets out of control. Click here.
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Horse Riding Code
The Isle of Man Government's Horse Riding Code advises horse riders using publicly owned land on riding safely and respecting the environment. Click here.
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Seals on Land Code
Manx Wildlife Trust developed a code with the MSPCA around how to minimise the disturbance of seals on land. Click here.
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Seals in Water Code
Manx Wildlife Trust's code of conduct for seals in water helps you to have a positive encounter with these naturally inquisitive mammals. Click here.
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Watercourse Management Code
Manx Utilities' guide to watercourses details your responsibilities for managing watercourse that run through or adjacent to your land. Click here.
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Wildlife Code
Manx Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Code of Conduct encourages people to respect wildlife when observing and interacting with it. Click here.
