Birmingham City Council has powers to protect trees which are considered to be an amenity to a local area. To do this we make Tree Preservation Orders on all species of trees, young and old. Trees are important for many reasons. They make an area visually more attractive and may also be an historical feature of a neighbourhood. They also provide habitats for wildlife, so are important for nature conservation, and are good for the environment. We keep records on all Tree Preservation Orders in Birmingham whether trees are on private land or situated within a Conservation Area. All trees within a Conservation Area are protected. It is an offence to carry out work without written permission. If you wilfully damage or destroy a protected tree, you could be prosecuted and fined up to £20,000 in the Magistrates court If you know of a protected tree which is unsafe, or you believe unauthorised work is being carried out on a protected tree, please contact us: Tel: 0121 303 1115 Email: planning.enquiries@birmingham.gov.uk Our Services   Request a new Tree Preservation Order   Request a copy of a Tree Preservation Order               Carrying out works to protected trees   Carrying out works to trees in a conservation area               Frequently Asked Questions   Guidance Procedures and Advice Other Services For other tree service information and contact details including dangerous trees on the highway and problems caused by fallen leaves (See Trees in Birmingham) For copies of conservation area plans (See Birmingham's Conservation Areas) Dangerous trees - where the tree needs to be made safe please notify Environmental Services For street trees, parks, greenspaces, trees in school grounds and other general advice. Complete the Trees in Birmingham online enquiries form