WHEN TREES MUST BE REMOVED
We use several factors to determine if a tree needs to be removed, including its structural integrity and the amount of trimming required.
When a tree is removed, the stump will be left 3 inches or less in height and be treated with an approved cut-stump herbicide to prevent regrowth. All logs will be left on the property and neatly piled along the edge of the right-of-way opposite the roadside wherever possible.
Trees located near individual service lines that need to be removed are the responsibility of the property owner. United will send a crew to drop the service line so that private tree contractors can safely perform the work.
There are also several considerations in determining if brush should be removed.
- Will it eventually grow into power lines?
- Can crews access United infrastructure by bucket truck? A clear path must be available to make repairs and restore power.
- Does the brush provide a screen or sound barrier?