by Utility Arborist Association | Feb 13, 2018 | Public Resources
Adherence to proper tree maintenance techniques and IVM principles as defined by industry best practices and standards is essential to balancing the need for tree-conductor clearance with the health of trees and the environment. Tree-line USA The Arbor Day Foundation,...
by Utility Arborist Association | Feb 13, 2018 | Public Resources
Utility vegetation management is necessary because the wrong plant is growing in the wrong place. Trees that can grow to 80 feet are not compatible with power lines 25 feet above the ground. A smaller growing tree, however, could be grown under a distribution line for...
by Utility Arborist Association | Feb 13, 2018 | Public Resources
While safety, reliability and legal compliance are at the heart of utility vegetation management, they are not the only consideration of a utility that must maintain vegetation. Part of our business and culture is good public and customer relations, and environmental...
by Utility Arborist Association | Feb 13, 2018 | Public Resources
Reliability Trees that are too close to power lines not only pose a serious safety risk, they also present a risk to the reliability of electric service to your home or place of employment. Trees growing near the very high voltage transmission lines do not even have...
by Utility Arborist Association | Feb 13, 2018 | Public Resources
Vegetation growing in the wrong place can create public and worker safety hazards, initiate devastating fires, and much more. Overgrown vegetation can prevent utility workers from seeing dangers, such as damaged facilities and gas leaks. Vegetation that isn’t properly...
by Utility Arborist Association | Feb 13, 2018 | Public Resources
An Introduction to Utility Vegetation Management Electric and pipeline utilities are charged with the responsibility of keeping energy flowing to businesses and homes. Our way of life is dependent on the safe and reliable distribution of power. A very high voltage...
