Tree Trimming
The first thing you, as a member, should know about MTEMC's tree trimming program is that we have trained specialists in place you can speak to directly about any tree trimming issue, including information about free tree replacement.
Did you know?...
- Trees cause 80 percent of power outages.
- Your tree could knock out power to hundreds of your fellow members.
- MTEMC has a legal and moral responsibility to keep power on for all members and to keep lines clear of trees for safety's sake.
- MTEMC's tree trimming methods are approved by arborists.
- MTEMC is willing to replace trees in members' yards if the trees are too near power lines.
Click here for answers to common questions about tree trimming.
Understanding How Trees Affect Your Power
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Tree Replacement Form
This form comes from the Understanding How Trees Affect Power Lines booklet (link above). It is available here separately for quicker download.
Trees appropriate for planting in/near Rights-of-Way
When planning landscaping, it should be understood that some trees have no place near power line rights-of-way. Some other tree types however, can be safely planted within and near rights-of-way. MTEMC has a list of recommendations.
Right-of-Way Specialists
If you have questions about tree trimming, MTEMC has trained people in place to help you. They are certified arborists whom we call Right-of-Way Specialists. They are familiar with a wide variety of tree species and proper tree trimming practices, and they coordinate our actual tree trimming efforts performed by the contractors we hire throughout our service area. But most importantly, they're here to serve you.
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