Every year, County of Barrhead offers residents a chance to buy a variety of shelterbelt trees.
Planting a shelterbelt can provide many benefits and serve multiple functions. For example, a shelterbelt planted:
- Along a crop field can prevent soil erosion and trap snow to increase moisture
- Around livestock operations can help manage farm odour, dust, and other air emissions
- Around a farmstead can protect from high winds, minimize snow drifting in winter, and increases pollinator & wildlife habitat
Major Shelterbelt Projects
Thinking of planting a large shelterbelt project next year (200+ trees)?
Funding & planning support for major planting projects may be available!
For shelterbelt consultation, contact ALUS Coordinator Lisa Card at 780-674-3331 or lcard@countybarrhead.ab.ca.
2026 Shelterbelt Program
The 2026 Shelterbelt Program is not yet open for orders. Trees will likely go on sale late January 2026 (subject to change). For ongoing updates, stay tuned to the County website, follow us on Facebook, email info@countybarrhead.ab.ca, or call 780-674-3331.
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