SCHOOLS in Lancashire are top when it comes to going green.

The Woodland Trust has revealed the area is in poll position in the first green league table to mark the first anniversary of its Green Tree Schools Award.

The scheme, which is free to participate in and open to all, rewards schools who take part in green activities including tree planting, recycling and reducing carbon emissions.

Lancashire’s schools came top out of 47 regions that have schools registered on the green journey and gained 10 gold awards, 19 silver and 37 bronze.

The scheme offers schools across the region the opportunity to engage children in nature’s playground, bringing the great outdoors into the classroom and getting the most out of learning outdoors.

The aim being to awaken and then sustain children’s interest in nature from an early age.

Karen Letten, schools development manager, said: “Positive and inspirational experience of trees and woodland at a young age is a key step towards a long term environmental commitment.

“It is fantastic that so many schools have joined the Green Tree Schools Award and are improving their environment and finding out more about woods and trees.”