A PROJECT in the Lake District has been shortlisted for the annual Park Protector Award.

Fell Care Days, a mass participation project, is one of five projects shortlisted from 26 nominations for the prestigious award.

The annual awards support and celebrate exceptional projects that restore, conserve and enhance the national parks in England and Wales.

The award is supported by Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust.

Joseph Colls, of the trust, said: "Once again the Park Protector Award scheme has delivered an impressive set of projects, combining personal motivation and passion with real concern for improving the national parks, educating the public and fostering enthusiasm."