Who to contact about trees

Several organisations deal with issues about woodland and trees.

There are a number of different organisations that deal with tree and woodland questions and have the ability to enact legislation and regulations related to trees.

This table will help point you to the appropriate organisation based on the location of the tree(s).

Location of the tree(s) Contact
Street trees Report your enquiry on FixMyStreet Oxfordshire.
Trees in parks, green spaces or private gardens Contact your district council's tree officer - see below.
Trees in woodlands Contact the Forestry Commission.
Hedges in open countryside. Contact your district council's tree officer - see below.
Trees on private construction sites Contact your district council's tree officer - see below.
Trees on county council construction sites Contact the Principal Planning and Development Officer and Principal Officer - Arboriculture
If trees are rendered dangerous by works Contact the appropriate person (above) and the Health and Safety Executive

District council contacts

How to contact your local district council's tree officer or forestry team.