Electric Tree Clearance Program

The Electric Department's Tree Crew is responsible for maintaining adequate clearance between trees and electric lines. This requires pruning trees or removing them if no options are available. Pruning is performed according to standards accepted by ANSI (American National Standards Institute). These standards allow for pruning methods which promote the health and safety of the tree. Tree Trimmers are trained and certified each year in safety and pruning techniques.

In addition to pruning, the Tree Crew has started a program of using tree growth regulator on recently pruned trees to slow the re-growth of the pruned area without affecting the health of the tree. This program will lengthen the pruning cycles on the trees, reducing the stress on the trees and reducing maintenance expenditures for the City.

The Electric Department is a member of the National Arbor Day Foundation.