Why Utilities "V-Out" Trees

Trees growing into power lines are a hazard to the public and, therefore, are a constant concern for electric utilities. Utilities are obliged to clear trees from power lines. Progressive utilities use the modern arboricultural practice of lateral or directional prunning to clear high-voltage lines.

Keywords: Design,Education,Forest Health,Hazard Trees,Infrastructure Conflicts ,Pruning,Public Relations,Street Trees,Tree Care,Tree Health,Tree Risk Assessment,Urban Forest Health,Utility Considerations

Pages: 8

Publisher: Arborist News

Category: Utility Considerations

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