Alba Trees Ltd

04/09/2026

Alba Trees is hitting the road this autumn.

Simon Place will be representing the team at events across England.

7–9 September: Arboricultural Association Conference
16–17 September: GroundsFest
7 October: CLA Forestry Conference

If you’re attending, come and say hello.

29/06/2026

If you're farming or managing land in England, there are some changes to government support worth having on your radar.

The UK Government has announced a £290 million package to make farming schemes simpler and more accessible, with a particular focus on helping smaller and family-run farms.

Some of the headlines include:

🌱 £240 million for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26), rewarding practical actions such as improving soil health, protecting water quality and creating habitats for wildlife.

🌳 At least £50 million for new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreements, supporting more ambitious environmental projects.

📅 Applications for the first group of eligible farms are expected to open from 30 June, with further application windows expected later in the year.

For landowners considering woodland creation, shelterbelts, hedgerow planting or wider environmental improvements, these schemes could help support projects that benefit both the farm business and the landscape.

At Alba Trees, we work with farmers, estates and land managers across the UK, supplying both cell-grown and bare root trees, along with hedging plants, for projects of every size. Get in touch if you want to discuss what funding may be available and discussing your planting requirements.

25/06/2026

We're looking forward to heading to Groundswell next week, where Simon Place and Alex Round from Alba Trees will be joining the conversation around regenerative farming, forestry and the future of resilient landscapes.

Whether you're already planting trees, considering how woodland could fit into your farming business, or simply want to explore the opportunities, Simon and Alex will be on hand for a chat throughout the event.

They're always happy to share practical advice on:
🌳 Tree species selection
🌱 Woodland creation and establishment
🌿 Supplying UK-grown cell-grown trees, bare root trees and native hedging plants
🚜 Integrating trees into productive farming systems

If you're heading to Groundswell, we'd love to catch up. Drop us a message or say hello if you see Simon or Alex around the show.

See you there!

01/06/2026

Hedging does more than mark boundaries. 🌱

It provides shelter, habitat and structure to the landscape. We supply quality hedging plants to support projects of all sizes.

https://www.albatrees.co.uk/collections/hedging

02/05/2026

Planning a project? We supply native trees, hedging, shrubs and planting accessories to help you plant with confidence.

See the full range: https://www.albatrees.co.uk/

Alba Trees supplies trees, hedging and plants to homeowners, landscapers and trade customers. UK grown stock with nationwide delivery.

01/04/2026

New case study: Supporting communities to plant for the future 🌱

We are proud to have worked with Westmorland and Furness Council to deliver their Free Trees for Residents scheme, part of the wider One Tree per Resident project.

Through this initiative, thousands of native trees and hedgerow plants were supplied to local residents, schools and community groups, helping to create greener spaces, support biodiversity and encourage people to take part in planting across their own communities.

From logistics and species selection to reliable supply at scale, this project shows what can be achieved when councils and nurseries work closely together with a shared goal.

It is always rewarding to see trees leaving our nursery and becoming part of landscapes where they will grow, thrive and benefit people and wildlife for years to come.

👉 Read the full case study here:
https://company.albatrees.co.uk/portfolio-items/westmorland-furness-council-free-trees/

Alba Trees supplied more than 58,000 saplings to support Westmorland and Furness Council’s Free Trees for Residents scheme, helping local people, schools and community groups plant trees and hedgerows across the area.