Glasgow's trees


Glasgow’s Trees are a vital component of the City’s landscape and play an important role within the urban environment. Our trees and woodlands provide the framework for the sustainability of much of the City’s diverse flora and fauna. Equally important is their contribution to improvement of air quality and their ability to provide visual screens and sound barriers.

Tree cover across the City is important. Whether growing in Parks, open spaces, woodlands, private gardens or on street and road verges, trees make a major contribution to the City’s landscape.

Should you require advice or information about trees in the City, Land and Environmental Services has a team of officers who have a wide and extensive knowledge of management of trees in the urban situation.

 

Photo of Autumn Trees in Queens Park

 

Common Questions
We have listed a sample of questions that are often asked.

  • Planting a Tree
    • The benefits of trees
    • What to plant and where
    • Managing your tree(s)
  • Tree Health and Problems
    • Tree Condition
    • Tree Pests, Diseases and Disorders
    • Conflicts between trees and buildings
  • Trees and the Law
    • Protection of Trees
    • Your rights under common law
  • Employing a Tree Contractor
    • Standards for Tree works
    • Selecting a Contractor
  • Trees on Council Land
    • Advice on trees in roadside verges and public footpaths
    • Advice on trees in parks and open spaces

You can get answers to these and many other questions on Trees by contacting our Arboricultural Group, you can find the contact details at the foot of this page.

 

City Woodlands
The Council, in partnership with other agencies, is currently involved in the development of City Woodland Initiative to ensure the continuity of woodland cover across the City.

 

Autumn Leaves  Autumn Trees at Alexandra Park




Glasgow City Council
Land and Environmental Services
Arboricultural Group
37 High Street
Glasgow
G1 1LX

Phone: 0141 287 5069 
E-mail: land@glasgow.gov.uk