Lantra

09/10/2026

When do you think tree inspections matter most? 🍂🌳

As autumn arrives, changing weather conditions, falling leaves and stormier days can make it easier to spot signs that may need further investigation.

Vote using your reaction 👇

👍 At the start of autumn
❤️ They're important all year round

There's no single right answer, but regular inspections can play an important role in managing tree safety and health throughout the seasons.

Our Tree Inspection training helps you recognise common defects, identify potential hazards and understand when specialist advice may be needed.

🔗 https://ow.ly/2zWE50ZWp24

09/10/2026

Please note that our Customer Service team will be unavailable today from 2:30pm.

If you get in touch after this time, we'll respond to your enquiry as soon as possible when the team returns at 8:30am on Monday. ✉️📞

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

08/10/2026

Quick question for operators...

How long do you think is too long to go without refresher training?

1️⃣ Every year
2️⃣ Every 3-5 years
3️⃣ Only when equipment changes
4️⃣ Only after an incident

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends regular refresher training for vehicle operators to help maintain skills and good habits, suggesting employers consider refresher training every 3-5 years depending on the level of risk.

Whether you work in agriculture, forestry, estate management or conservation, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

💬 Vote in the comments and tell us why.

Learn about our ATV training and refreshers:

👉 https://ow.ly/Rsm150ZVYWM

06/10/2026

🏆 Nominations are now open for the Cymru Awards 2026!

Do you know an individual, business or organisation making a positive impact in Wales' land-based and environment sector?

Now's your chance to recognise their achievements and celebrate the people helping to build a skilled, sustainable future.

📅 Nominations close on Friday 16 October 2026.

🔗 Find out more and nominate: https://lantra.co.uk/cymru-awards/

Lantra Wales

05/10/2026

🚀 We're heading to FutureScape 2026!

Join the Lantra team at the UK's largest landscaping industry event, where we'll be connecting with professionals from across the sector to discuss the skills, careers and workforce challenges shaping the future of land-based industries.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Mandy Maynard, our Industry Partner – Forestry, Nature & Sustainability, who will be joining the panel discussion"Plugging the Gap: Futureproofing our Workforce" to explore one of the biggest challenges facing the industry today: attracting, developing and retaining the skilled workforce needed for the future.

Whether you're an employer, educator, industry professional or simply passionate about the future of our sector, we'd love to see you there.

📍 FutureScape 2026
📅 13-14 October 2026
📌 Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

Will you be attending? Let us know in the comments 👇

02/10/2026

🌳 Passionate about arboriculture and developing future talent?

We're looking for an experienced Deputy Lead Assessor (EPA) to support the delivery and quality assurance of End Point Assessment for the Arborist Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

This flexible associate role offers the opportunity to use your industry expertise to help maintain high standards across the arboriculture sector while working from home and travelling across England as required.

✅ Flexible working arrangements
✅ Home-based role
✅ Make a real impact on apprentice success

If you hold an assessor qualification, an IQA qualification, and a Level 3 or above qualification in Arboriculture, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Home-based with travel across England

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/LantraJobs

01/10/2026

🚜 The future of food production.

🌳 The future of nature recovery.

🌍 The future of climate resilience.

They all rely on skills.

So why aren't land-based skills getting the attention they deserve in local skills and workforce plans?

Our latest research looks at where these industries are being recognised, where they're being missed, and why that matters for the future of food, nature and climate.

Discover the insights shaping the future of the UK's land-based workforce 👉 https://ow.ly/qkWc50ZSwyW

01/10/2026

Forestry employers: are you counted? 🌲

If you're a forestry employer, now is your chance to help build a clearer picture of the sector and ensure the workforce is properly represented.

The more organisations that contribute, the better our understanding of the workforce, helping to shape future skills, training and workforce development. From sole traders to large businesses, every response matters.

✅ Complete the census by 30 October and help shape the future of forestry.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4hGBb9b

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱.

We want to know about the size of your workforce on 1 October 2026 to help us better understand what the forestry sector looks like today. You could be a large organisation or a one-person company. Organisations have from 1 - 30 October to submit their data.

Help shape the future of forestry, take part now: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/census

A second Forestry Workforce Census will run in March 2027 to account for roles that are seasonal.

Forestry Commission | Gweithredu ar Hinsawdd Cymru / Climate Action Wales

30/09/2026

🛣️ Today, highways professionals, contractors and local authority representatives came together at Stoneleigh Park for our Potholes Demonstration Day.

The event highlighted how targeted, practical training can help improve the quality and durability of pothole repairs, while supporting workforce competence across the highways sector.

As pressure on road maintenance continues, investing in skills and upskilling opportunities is key to helping teams deliver safer, more effective and longer-lasting repairs.

Find out more about our Road Defects: Potholes training course: https://ow.ly/rOHl50ZTcqK

29/09/2026

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their contribution to Scotland's land-based and aquaculture industries?

🌟 Nominations for the Lantra Scotland ALBAS Awards are now open!

The awards shine a spotlight on the talented individuals, employers and organisations driving excellence, innovation and skills development across the sector.

⏰ Don't miss your chance to nominate. Entries close on Monday 2 November.

🔗 Submit your nomination: https://ow.ly/vTne50ZSwtA