Move in the opposite direction to the way the tree.

Trees that are close to power lines must be cut back to ensure they don't cause power outages. PSE&G vegetation management works on a four-year maintenance cycle, during which time trees are pruned, or removed, in order to maintain an adequate distance from power lines and to allow for regrowth until the next cycle. Healthy Pruning Techniques. Aug 12, Our vegetation management program extends to every corner of the community as we focus on areas near distribution power lines, pruning trees to promote their growth away from equipment to avoid power interruptions.

We prune 1, of miles of high-voltage transmission lines on a four-year cycle. Brush mowing of naturally growing vegetation occurs as well.

For transmission lines: We prune trees to create a clearance of 18 feet from 23 kilovolt and 69 kilovolt wires, and 25 feet from kilovolt wires. Aug 13, Proactive Maintenance Means Fewer Outages.

While we occasionally need to trim or remove trees that may pose outage hazards, we also carefully consider the health and beauty of Long Island's trees. No. It is extremely unsafe for you to trim vegetation growing near power lines – even trees that are on your property.

Only specially trained tree trimming professionals should do this work. Please call your local arborist or email [email protected] and we'll send out a certified arborist to investigate at no cost to you. Maintaining safe, reliable power. Trees are a major cause of power outages. You may see PSE crews in your area trimming tree limbs that have grown too close to power lines.

Explore the links below to read more or check out our FAQs. Aug 20, Do not defer pruning until limbs get large. Large limbs equal large wounds, which are more difficult for a tree to seal and leave the tree open to disease, insects, and rot. Do not attempt to chop the tops off trees to reduce their size as a substitute for proper tree selection and placement. This practice, called topping, can truly hurt your trees.

Pruning trees in summer isn't a popular option, but sometimes can be beneficial if performed with caution. Experienced gardeners use summer pruning to direct growth by slowing down the development of a tree or branch. The best timing for this form of pruning. Mar 03, Trimming a mature tree is usually done for one of three reasons: to thin the canopy to allow in sunlight, to raise the canopy to allow for foot or vehicle traffic below, or to make the tree canopy shorter.

When performed improperly, pruning can make a mature tree. SUMMARY. CGS §as amended by PAspecifies when an electric or telecommunications companies can (1) trim or remove trees, both within the tree belt and on private property, to ensure the reliability of its service or (2) relocate its lines. The law generally requires the company to notify adjoining property owners.