If the vines grow into the high voltage wires, they can conduct electricity to the ground. Vines growing on utility poles are dangerous to line workers and the public. If we need to remove a tree on your property because of a potentially hazardous situation, we will contact you ahead of time. We remove trees to protect your property from potential hazards and to prevent tree-related power outages. We cannot use directional pruning on some trees, like redwoods or palms, because they grow straight up from a “central leader.” When these trees are planted under power lines, we must cut back the crown or remove the tree. We make sure that all tree crews follow recommendations to disinfect their tools between trees and between job locations if there is a known disease in the area. These variations are known as side pruning, slope pruning or “V pruning.” Trees may appear unbalanced at first, but a healthy tree will cope with the changes and its appearance will soften over time. Sometimes the situation requires pruning only one side of the tree, pruning one side more than the other or pruning just the middle of the tree. Directional pruning methods are used to encourage trees to grow away from electric wires. We use the best vegetation management practices recommended by the International Society of Arboriculture. If the work needed is urgent, crews may arrive in a matter of days instead of weeks. Tree crews usually are on the scene 4 to 6 weeks after a Vegetation Planner has inspected an area.For any questions or concerns, contact the Vegetation Planner listed on the door hanger. ![]() ![]() Your permission is not required since, by law, we’re required to maintain our lines and keep them safe and hazard-free.
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