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Planting Trees in Relation to Power Lines
Trees are one of the best landscape investments we can make. They can shade our homes or buildings to keep them cooler in the summer and they can serve as a windbreak in the winter. In both cases, these lovely, long-lived plants help save on our energy costs.
As eager as many of us are to start decorating the property with trees, it's important to take electricity, and other utilities, into consideration.
First, call before you dig. It's the law. The toll-free number is 1-800-Dig-Rite (or 1-800-344-7483).
Second, remember not to plant under the right-of-way. Crews may need to repair or replace electric (or other) lines.
Third, remember to plant so the tree limbs can't touch, reach over or through the electric lines. Trees can conduct electricity if they come in contact with power lines. Further, when weighed down with ice, or wind whipped during one of our raging thunderstorms, can pull the electric lines down and cause a power outage.
For best results, please visit the Arbor Foundation and find the right tree for the right place by following this link.
www.arborday.org/trees/righttreeandplace/
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