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Van ban at Ayres put in place to 'stop the systematic damage of special eco-system'

DEFA member says they're not trying to be 'kill-joys'

A ban on campervans and motorhomes from the Ayres Nature Reserve has been put in place to stop further damage being caused to one of the Island's 'special eco-systems'.

That's from a member of the environment department, after the announcement that they'd be putting a stop to overnight camping in the vehicles.

MHK Michelle Haywood says the department isn't trying to be a 'kill-joy':

Dr Haywood called Manx Radio's Mannin Line to speak with Andy Wint and says the decision will be kept under review:


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