The Lake District has scooped a top national environment award, once again boosting its reputation as one of the cleanest and eco-friendly holiday destinations in the UK.
The Lake District National Park Authority, which maintains the area of outstanding natural beauty, took home the award for the cleanest small fleet at the Energy Saving Trust public sector ceremony.
This recognition comes on the back of ongoing efforts to reduce the authority’’s carbon footprint, with organisers of the scheme praising efforts to replace its fleet of vehicles with low-emission models and encouraging staff to attend ‘’smart driving” course aimed at boosting miles per gallon of fuel consumption.
Celebrating the news, national park chief executive Richard Leafe noted: "While it is always very pleasing to win a competition such as this, the real winner … will be an improved environment in the Lake District and the wider world."
Meanwhile, visitors taking Lake District holidays at the start of December have been invited to join the park’’s Tree O”Clock efforts, which will see volunteers attempt to break the world record for the number of trees planted in an hour.
Posted by David Sollberger
