Employees and volunteers

This section of the site is for paid or unpaid workers in the sector, and people looking to start a career in environmental and land-based industries.

People like you are at the heart of Lantra’s work. We want to hear your opinions, and offer you the support we have given to thousands of people already.

Click on your industry on the left to find out more about Lantra's work.

Latest news

The first ever Women and Work Awards luncheon will take place on 10 March 2010 at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire. Click here to find out more about the finalists...
New Lantra Trees and Timber Industry Manager - Former amenity horticulture lecturer, Stuart Phillips, is branching out as Lantra’s Partnership Manager for trees and timber as maternity cover for Ros Burnley until 31 January 2011. Read more...
Win a 2-day woodland workshop with Mastercrafts. Click here for more information...
People working in environmental conservation are benefiting from higher wages, according to a Northern Ireland Conservation Benchmarking Survey launched by Lantra. Read more ....
Inspirational land-based apprentices at Capel Manor College showcased their skills on the first day of Apprenticeship Week (1 Feb) when they were visited by Shadow Skills Minister, John Hayes MP. Read more...
As the importance of climate change, resources and environmental conservation become more and more urgent, Lantra's Women and Work project has funded some female volunteers in London to understand the latest thinking and approaches that are being developed around ecosystems services – living roofs. Read more...
£75,000 boost to develop skills of south east growers. Read more...
WorldSkills UK floristry and landscape gardening competitions are now open. Visit www.worldskillsuk.org to find out how you can take part.

Events

Work in the Woods Week - 22-26 Mar 2010, Chopwell Wood, Gateshead

BVNA Congress - 8-10 October 2010, Kettering Conference Centre

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