Codes of Conduct

Various Codes of Conduct exist to assist us and protect nature and wildlife in our UNESCO Biosphere.
Various Codes of Conduct exist to assist us and protect nature and wildlife in our UNESCO Biosphere.
  • Basking sharks

    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.

  • Birdwatching and photography

    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.

  • Countryside Code

    Respect our countryside by following the Department of Environment, Food and Environment's Countryside Code. Click here.

  • Cushag

    The Isle of Man Government's code of best practice for the management of common ragwort Senecio jacobaea.

  • Heath burning

    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.

GET INVOLVED

If you love the Isle of Man and want to help keep it special, there are a variety of ways to get involved in UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man projects. Here are a few suggestions.

Please help us spread the word about Biosphere Isle of Man!