Your Tree Our Future - Climate Hub

Your Tree Our Future 2026 has been launched as of Monday 22 June. This year sees a record number of trees available for collection

Background – planting for tomorrow

Your Tree Our Future is a collaborative project delivered by us (the county council), Hertfordshire's district and borough councils, and voluntary sector partners. It is designed to enable Hertfordshire's residents, businesses, and community groups to help plant more trees across the county.

We set out with a goal to help residents plant 100,000 trees over four years. During its first four years, thousands of residents have taken part and helped plant more than 287,000 trees. In 2026, we are planning to increase this by at least 100,000 trees.

Selecting your trees – available tree and hedge packs

You can choose from eight different species while stocks last. A limited number of hedgerow packs are also available, which include 36 trees - enough to plant approximately 6 metres of hedgerow.

All of these trees are:

Great Britain natives and suitable for Hertfordshire's soil and environmental conditions (giving them the best chance to grow to maturity)
two years old and approximately 60-80cm tall (except for hawthorn, which is one year old and a little smaller, as they grow very quickly)
grown at a UK tree nursery from seed collected in the UK
beneficial to local wildlife.

We have not included trees that could outgrow a domestic garden, like oaks, or fruit trees that need more complex care.

The young trees may seem small at the time of collection, but they're easier to transport and more likely to establish well in their new homes, as their roots are under less stress.

How to collect your trees

Once you’ve requested your trees, we'll send you a confirmation email within the following 2 business days. If you don't receive this, please contact yourtree@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

Each district will have a dedicated local pick-up point. In August, we'll send you a further email to let you know where your pick-up point is.

The main collection date will be on Saturday 5 December, with an additional collection date in Stevenage (Tuesday 8 December) and Borehamwood (Wednesday 9 December).

The plants are dormant in December so it'

Register here for Welwyn Hatfeild Your Tree Our Future 2026

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/recycling-waste-and-environment/countryside-management/news-and-campaigns/tree-giveaway.aspx