Those who have booked holidays in the Lake District that want to get their hands dirty during their time in the area may wish to consider helping rid parts of the national park of harmful rhododendrons.
Volunteers are being encouraged to pitch in on October 10th, when teams will be helping to remove the trees and shrubs from Lowther Forestry land around Askham Bridge, close to Penrith.
Tim Duckmanton, volunteer coordinator for the national park, said that all help is welcome to limit the spread of the "invasive species".
"We like to give people the opportunity to look after this special place, find out about volunteering with us, have fun and do a great job," he stated.
Those wishing to attend have been advised to wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch and Mr Duckmanton noted that not experience is needed in order to help out.
The area near Penrith includes several family attractions for tourists, such as Lowther Park and Rheged.
Written by Matt Smith
