A MAN was evacuated by helicopter after falling from a tree and sustaining back injuries.

The incident occurred while he was working close to Windermere youth hostel, between Troutbeck and Troutbeck Bridge.

Langdale/Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was called out at around 2.10pm on Sunday.

An LAMRT spokesman said the man was treated at the scene then transferred to an air ambulance.