HUNDREDS of school children are producing the borough's very own 21st century Domesday Book.

Pupils in both primary and high schools will spend months on a hi-tech environmental Millennium Survey which will be a major reference point for generations to come.

Their findings will give a detailed picture of life in Bury in the year 2000, while learning much more about their surroundings. The project will also tie in with National Curriculum education on both sustainability and citizenship.

Councillor Wayne Campbell, environment chairman, said: "Using the latest technology such as digital mapping and cameras as well as CD-ROM, the children will be focusing on the environment in their area. That will provide a detailed picture of modern day life particularly as far as the environment is concerned.

"Not only will this serve as a fantastic record which will be of use to our schools for many years to come, it will also help point out how people can make a difference and the changes that need to take place."

The material will be recorded between now and next spring. The information will be put onto a CD-ROM with text and photographs which will be available to all schools.

Coun Campbell added: "One of the most positive aspects is the links it will establish between schools and the community in general."