Municipal Line Clearance

Abstract

Many people, unless they also are in the utility business, do not realize that the process of blending natural beauty (trees) with good electric service is such a large job. This presentation provides a general overview of procedures used by our Forestry department and its contractors in maintaining beauty and service in a city with many trees. Our utility has established a computer-aided Forestry Notification Program, which is in its infant stages, that works with nurseries and customers to encourage the planting of low-growing trees in the right-of-way.