Securing Tree Safety: Free Lantra Training for CWA Members

Following our conference in September, we listened carefully to the concerns raised by our members regarding the challenges of fulfilling their duty of care for trees. We understand that identifying and inspecting trees for safety, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, and meeting insurance requirements are critical tasks that often require specialist knowledge.

To help address this need, we are delighted to announce that we have secured initial funding for 20 places on a Lantra-certified Basic Tree Survey and Inspection Course, with one place allocated for 20 of our woodland groups. This virtual course is specifically designed for anyone within a community woodland group who is nominated to take the lead in surveying, monitoring, and recording tree information related to tree safety. The training will cover:

understanding legal and safety implications,

recognising hazardous trees,

determining risk levels,

deciding on appropriate actions, and

the importance of collecting and maintaining adequate records.

Crucially, the course also covers recognising the limitations of your own responsibilities, guiding you on when to seek professional advice for complex tree concerns.

The training is Lantra certificated and runs over two mornings (9am - 1pm). We have two cohorts available:

Cohort 1: Monday, 23rd February, and Tuesday, 24th February OR

Cohort 2: Thursday, 26th February, and Friday, 27th February

Attendance on both days is mandatory of either cohort is mandatory. Please only sign up an individual who can attend both dates and who has the full agreement from your Board to lead on this vital aspect of health and safety for your woodland.