Peel Hill could become a protected Area of Special Scientific Interest.
The assessment process, which began several years ago but was halted by the pandemic, is now being revisited by officers of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
Local commissioners support the proposal and hope designation would encourage people to continue to treat the well-loved area with respect for generations to come.
Minister Clare Barber welcomes their enthusiasm:
Convicted police officers dismissed without notice
Two police officers have been dismissed without notice for breaching standards of professional behaviour.
Vandals smash heritage charity's windows
A charity in the west of the Island has been left counting the cost after vandals attacked its headquarters.
Commissioner "saddened and disappointed" by ATM withdrawal
Castletown Commissioners chair Tony Brown says he's saddened and disappointed after a bank announced it would close a cashpoint.
Private GP conference in Santon next month
An event in Santon later this year will bring together healthcare professionals from across the UK.
Revamped holes would ease Peel course congestion, says club
Planners will decide the fate of a proposed extension to Peel's golf course next week.
Mountain Road WON'T close today, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be no road closure on the Mountain today.
Chilly forecast means move for chilli festival
The food may be hot - but the weather means a chilli festival is swapping dates this weekend.
Hunt for fly-tippers who dumped white goods
Police are investigating after a fly-tipping incident in the west of the Island.
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