We plant and establish new trees in the city, advocate for all trees across Birmingham and work directly with communities for greater tree equity.
What we’re working on
Tree Planting
A step-by-step guide to planting a new tree for your garden or community.
Tree Care
Aftercare and establishment advice and processes.
Tree Equity
Canopy cover is not even in its distribution and this need for equity forms the backbone of our work.
The BZ Forest
The Benjamin Zephaniah forest has been planted in partnership with The Benjamin Zephaniah Family Legacy Group
Street Trees
We are currently undertaking a comprehensive survey of Birmingham’s newly planted street trees.
Volunteering
We’re supporting volunteers to undertake vital tree work in the city.
Orchards
We’re mapping the city’s orchards to understand orchard equity.
Tree Selection
Choosing the right tree for the right location and the right reason.
Tree Trails
The Friends’ tree trails are available in various parks across Birmingham.
The City’s plan
We partnered with Birmingham City Council, Treeconomics and Nature Based Solutions Institute on the Urban Forest Master Plan.
Training
We’re an accredited trainer in Level 2 Arboriculture and also provide free training workshops.
Our Trees
Take a look at where and what we plant and look after using our TreePlotter map.