PEA Line Clearance and Forestry Committee

Abstract

The Line Clearance and Forestry Committee of the Pennsylvania Electric Association was formed in September 1984 to discuss, study, and review vegetation management research and practices for line clearance to improve electric reliability, operating economy and safety through the application of professional, arboricultural practices including tree pruning, herbicide use and other related activities. The committee consists of representatives from each of the major investor-owned electric utility companies operating and maintaining facilities within Pennsylvania. The objectives of the committee are to: 1) conduct informational activities to increase public understanding of vegetation management within electric line rights-of-way; 2) give the electric utility industry within Pennsylvania a single voice on matters of vegetation management; and 3) promote continual exchange of useful information between electric utilities within Pennsylvania.