Why did the tree get a haircut? Because it wanted to keep its branches away from trouble! While that is a cheesy joke, the truth of keeping trees trimmed is not so humorous. In utility vegetation management, a timely trim can be the difference between a quiet evening and an evening fighting wildfires.
As eco-warrior, John Muir smartly said, “Wherever you pause, you’ll find a friend.” And for power line workers, their faithful friend is the trusty shears and chainsaw, meticulously engineered so that all branches get along with electricity cables. Preventative tree trimming is good for our gardens and decreases the incidence of wildfires and electrical outages.
Just picture life in a world where every blast of wind sets off sparks. No good, huh? That’s where the value of keeping space between trees and power lines is most handy. Benjamin Franklin used to say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,”—and when it comes to utility vegetation management, that ounce is a sturdy trim!
When utility tree trimmers enter the scene, they’re not merely lopping back leaves; they’re vigorously guarding our communities. Every cut paves the way for reliability and an aggressive defense against keeping wildfires in check. Through their expertise, they deliver a win-win: healthy trees and safe power.
If you’re interested and would like to know more about this lesser-known heroism, read “Utility Tree Workers Guide: Pruning Near Energized Lines.” It’s brimming with details that will make you admire the indispensable position of these devoted workers even more!
