GREEN youngsters in Wirral are being encouraged to compete for the title of Young Environment Champion of the Year - and a cash prize of £2,500.

Judges want to know about environ-mental and wildlife projects by people aged 17 and under for the contest which closes next February.

More details and an entry forms are from Young Environmental Champion of the Year, The Wildlife Trust, Cuerden Park Wildlife Centre, Shady Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AU.