The International Tree Foundation (ITF) is launching environmental awards for members aged 18-25.

Each year the most effective UK tree planter and the best ITF publicist/fundraiser will be awarded around £1,000 to visit an ITF planting project overseas and report progress to ITF’s council. Projects for 2003 include Rwanda, Manipur, Madagascar and Tamil Nadu and the Sahara.

A discretionary award may also be made to reward outstanding achievement.

Application forms for the awards will be available from May. For information contact the ITF on 01273 748696.