In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I’m joined by Mandy Keech and Clegg Gifford from Lantra - the organisation behind many of the UK’s land-based training standards. We talk about what it really means to be “competent” in arboriculture, why training isn't just a box-ticking exercise, and how Lantra is working to create more inclusive, accessible pathways into the tree industry. Mandy shares her experience in curriculum development and the importance of supporting learners from all walks of lif...
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In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I’m joined by Mandy Keech and Clegg Gifford from Lantra - the organisation behind many of the UK’s land-based training standards. We talk about what it really means to be “competent” in arboriculture, why training isn't just a box-ticking exercise, and how Lantra is working to create more inclusive, accessible pathways into the tree industry. Mandy shares her experience in curriculum development and the importance of supporting learners from all walks of lif...
02 - Women in Arboriculture - Real Talk with Emma Cockshott
Trees in a Pod
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6 months ago
02 - Women in Arboriculture - Real Talk with Emma Cockshott
In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I speak with Emma Cockshott, co-director of Treetops Devegetation Services in Lancashire. Emma shares her journey from banking into arboriculture, giving us an honest and practical insight into what life is like running a busy vegetation management business in the North West. We talk about common client concerns, the reality of ash dieback, how councils differ in managing protected trees, and what it was like handling hundreds of emergency calls during a sum...
Trees in a Pod
In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I’m joined by Mandy Keech and Clegg Gifford from Lantra - the organisation behind many of the UK’s land-based training standards. We talk about what it really means to be “competent” in arboriculture, why training isn't just a box-ticking exercise, and how Lantra is working to create more inclusive, accessible pathways into the tree industry. Mandy shares her experience in curriculum development and the importance of supporting learners from all walks of lif...
