Garden, tree and ecology specialists in Durham

Specialists we cover in Durham

• Japanese knotweed treatment

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

• Bat surveys

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

• Ecological surveys

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

• Tree surveys

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

Durham at a glance

Council

Planning applications are decided by Durham County Council.

Protected trees

Find TPOs and trees in conservation areas on Durham County Council's map, though it isn't the legal document; Planning is on 03000 262 830.

Nature recovery

Durham is covered by the County Durham Local Nature Recovery Strategy (published 2026).

Local wildlife records

ERIC North East holds the local species records ecologists use.