Solihull Tree Wardens

The Solihull Tree Wardens were formed in 2000 to serve and protect the local environment's trees, hedges and woodland.

The Wardens belong to the Tree Warden Scheme, a national initiative run by The Tree Council, which encourages people to play an active role in conserving and enhancing their local trees and woodlands.

About Us How to Get Involved

Tree Care

Watering, ties, aftercare and useful advice.

Significant Trees

Discover important, ancient and much-loved local trees.

Community Orchards

Find out more about orchards across Solihull.

Walks & Events

Join local walks, talks and volunteer activities.

Current activities the group participate in:

Organising tree walks and talks
Tree planting and tree aftercare
Local woodland management
Street tree watering
Ongoing training with other regional Tree Warden groups
Liaising with the council's Forestry Team regarding tree concerns, including disease, damage and vandalism
Monitoring tree welfare in Solihull due to land encroachments from new housing and HS2

Future plans for the group:

Supporting the 'Planting Our Future' campaign to plant a quarter of a million trees over ten years
Encouraging tree aftercare for all newly planted trees
Increasing the diversity and understanding of our local trees and heritage within the Solihull community

Our Aims

My interest in the Tree Wardens began when I was told that an Ash tree, which was a focal point within its location for the community, was going to be felled. The reason to fell being that the owner resented having to sweep up the tree's leaves every autumn.

The owner did not realise at the time that, after the tree was felled, the wildlife in their garden that they loved to watch would disappear. At the time, they did not realise the value of this tree to the environment.

From then on, my goal was to show others the value of keeping trees.

Ian Mills, Solihull Tree Warden

Latest News & Events

Brueton Park Walk

Find details of upcoming tree walks, community events and volunteer activities in Solihull.

Elmdon Park Walk

Explore local tree-focused walks and learn more about the trees, parks and green spaces of Solihull.

Tree Strap Damage

Learn why tree ties need checking and loosening to prevent long-term damage to young trees.

Tree Watering

Help newly planted street trees survive dry weather by keeping them watered during their early years.

How else can I help?

Observe the trees in the streets and parks where you live. If you notice a problem with a tree, for example if it looks like it is dying or has been vandalised, report it for inspection by the Forestry Team.

If you know of a newly planted street tree nearby, you can help it survive through dry weather by keeping it watered. This will help its root system get established.

With your support, we can help trees to thrive and adapt to our ever-changing environment.

Learn about tree watering