Projects
As an education charity our work is about high quality engagement. We build long-lasting relationships with our project partners and between people and trees. These projects strengthen community resilience and the health and diversity of the urban forest as we collectively face challenges related to climate change.
- Read “Reaching Communities 2024–27”
Reaching Communities 2024–27
Our work is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund
- Read “The Tree Care Team”
The Tree Care Team
We run projects and coordinate efforts in tree care for the recently planted to the longest-lived trees in Birmingham.
- Read “The Tree Nursery ”
The Tree Nursery
Kings Heath Park
Many of the trees start in our tree nursery where they are cared for by TreePeople volunteers.
- Read “The Benjamin Zephaniah Forest”
The Benjamin Zephaniah Forest
Burbury Park
The Benjamin Zephaniah Forest serves as a lasting tribute to the late dub poet, with 65 trees, lots of poems and a community orchard.
- Read “Species Research & Data”
Species Research & Data
Our research helps to ensure we creating resilient urban landscapes.
- Read “The Urban Forest Master Plan 2021-2051”
The Urban Forest Master Plan 2021-2051
Birmingham TreePeople have co-written the first Urban Forest Master Plan 2021-2051
- Read “Orchard Equity Mapping”
Orchard Equity Mapping
A total of 1,680 fruit trees were mapped and recorded across 86 publicly accessible orchards in Birmingham in 2025.
- Read “Tree Trails”
Tree Trails
Amble around and learn about lots of interesting trees on your way.
- Read “Surveying”
Surveying
We're working in partnership with Birmingham City Council and Kier to survey Birmingham's newly planted street trees.
- Read “Arboriculture Courses”
Arboriculture Courses
The Tree Nursery
Level 2 Technical Diploma in Arboriculture equips learners with practical skills to manage, cultivate, and care for trees and forests.
- Read “Commemorative Tree Planting”
Commemorative Tree Planting
Sutton Park
Pay tribute to a loved one and help grow the urban forest.
- Read “The Urban Forest Accelerator Project with National Trust”
The Urban Forest Accelerator Project with National Trust
Exploring how equity can be centered in the management and development of our urban Forests