Garden, tree and ecology specialists in Oxford

Specialists we cover in Oxford

• Japanese knotweed treatment

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

• Bat surveys

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

• Ecological surveys

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

• Tree surveys

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

Oxford at a glance

Council

Planning applications are decided by Oxford City Council.

Protected trees

Search Oxford City Council's map for TPOs and conservation areas, or email planning@oxford.gov.uk if unsure.

Nature recovery

Oxford is covered by the Oxfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (published November 2025).

Japanese knotweed

Oxford City Council limits its use of glyphosate but keeps it for problem weeds like Japanese knotweed, because there is no viable alternative treatment.

Local wildlife records

Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) holds the local species records ecologists use.