Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place<\/h3>\n

Large trees growing near power lines have to potential to disrupt service to you and the community and can pose safety hazards.<\/p>\n

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• Planting large trees away from power lines helps to ensure more reliable electric service and greater public safety<\/li>\n
• Large trees growing near power lines often require pruning or removal to avoid electrical hazards<\/li>\n
• When landscaping, proper selection of tree species planted near power lines will reduce hazards and the need for expensive, unsightly pruning or removal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n