People who believe more could be done to maintain the Island's uplands tracks and pathways, and protect them from damage caused by off-road vehicles, are being advised to get in touch with their MHKs.

On Talking Heads today Agriculture Minister Phil Gawne said his department was doing everything it could with the funds allocated for the purpose.

He said expenditure had to be pitched at a realistic level, but people may feel the departments of Agriculture, Tourism & Leisure and Transport needed more money (audio file attached):

(Picture: Upland damage on Slieau Curn in the west of the Island).