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
2023 Shelterbelt Program
Applications are now CLOSED for the 2023 shelterbelt program. Check back January 2024 for next year's program!
Order Pickup:
Date & Time: TBA
Location: Ag Services Yard (South side of Public works yard)
Address: 5405 West Boundary Road
A County staff member will be phoning individuals who purchased trees to advise of pick-up dates.
