Tree planting and pruning

We hire professional arborists to maintain a safe corridor around power lines. Our arborists and members of our tree pruning crews are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. They use natural pruning methods to maintain the health of the trees. The tree's species, structure and the strength of wood are all considered when trees are pruned. 

In addition to pruning, trees not intentionally planted as part of the landscape that measure less than six inches in diameter at 4.5 feet high will be removed and treated with herbicide.

If you'd like a tree pruned or removed for landscaping purposes, you'll need to hire a private tree removal contractor to perform the work. If necessary, we can disconnect a service line for their workers' safety.

Sometimes the best solution to tree and power line conflicts is tree removal. We work with neighborhoods to remove problem trees, particularly in cases where they require repeated pruning. Tree removal is especially important where pruning alone cannot achieve safe clearance from power lines.  

We seek the property owner's written permission prior to tree removal. Coupons are also provided to help landowner's buy low-growing replacement trees. These coupons are redeemable at local nurseries. 

In the cases where sites are not suitable for pruning, we use mowers to remove the trees. Mowing sites often have dense populations of trees with straight trunks, such as pines or other conifers, which cannot be pruned to grow around power lines. This also helps reduce fire risk and clears the view for motorists.