Garden, tree and ecology specialists in Birmingham

Specialists we cover in Birmingham

• Japanese knotweed treatment

  Surveys, herbicide programmes and excavation, with management plans for a sale or mortgage. Read about Japanese knotweed treatment in Birmingham, including local rules and typical costs.

• Bat surveys

  Preliminary roost assessments and emergence surveys for planning applications. Read about bat surveys in Birmingham, including local rules and typical costs.

• Ecological surveys

  Preliminary ecological appraisals, biodiversity net gain and protected species surveys. Read about ecological surveys in Birmingham, including local rules and typical costs.

• Tree surveys

  BS 5837 surveys for planning, condition surveys and mortgage tree reports. Read about tree surveys in Birmingham, including local rules and typical costs.

• Tree surgeons

  Pruning, crown reductions, felling and stump grinding by qualified, insured tree surgeons. Read about tree surgery in Birmingham, including local rules and typical costs.

• Landscapers

  Patios, paths, fencing, turf and planting, from a single job to a full garden build. Read about landscaping in Birmingham, including local rules and typical costs.

Birmingham at a glance

Council

Planning applications are decided by Birmingham City Council.

Protected trees

Birmingham City Council shows tree preservation order sites on its online TPO map, and you can request a copy of an order, which can take up to 10 working days.

Nature recovery

Birmingham is covered by the West Midlands Local Nature Recovery Strategy (published November 2025).

Japanese knotweed

Birmingham City Council asks residents to report knotweed in parks and open spaces, and reminds owners that it is illegal to let it spread. Council tenants should contact their local housing team.

Local wildlife records

EcoRecord holds the local species records ecologists use.