Results of TGR Survey

Abstract

The Empire State Electric Energy Research Corporation (ESEERCO) contracted with ACRT, Inc. Environmental Specialist to research the status and efficacy of Tree Growth Regulators (TGR's) and their applicability for the electrical utility industry. The project included the preparation of an annotated bibliography, a TGR practitioner survey for usage data and unpublished reports, a synopsis of the bibliography, and an information dissemination/storyboard session for ESEERCO members and TGR scientists. The user survey had 160 respondents and their responses are tabulated and discussed. Various TGR application methods—trunk injection, bark banding, trunk implant, soil application—are discussed and evaluated. This presentation summarizes the user information and the pertinent results of the storyboard session.