Trees and Power Lines
Tall-growing trees that come in contact with power lines can present a safety risk to people and animals. Most of the time, it will interrupt your power. Every year trees that grow into power lines cause more than 70,000 hours of outage time – an inconvenience that can be avoided.
FortisAlberta has an extensive tree and brush clearing program which helps to avoid safety hazards associated with contacts to power lines. However, it is important that customers realize the importance of planting tall-growing trees a safe distance from electrical equipment.
It is very important that customers plant new tall-growing trees at least eight metres from power lines. Trees planted near higher voltage transmission lines require even greater clearances.
Trees are an investment and it is important that trees are safe, now and in the future. Nip tomorrow’s problems in the bud by planting trees in safe locations today – and keep your investment growing.
For more information, please visit: Forestry | FortisAlberta
Click here for Tree Brushing Guidelines, which includes the type of vegetation that can be planted near a power line.
