Tree Trimming

With annual rainfall in excess of fifty inches and over one hundred days per year of rain and thunderstorms, trimming trees away from power lines is essential to safety.  Lakeland Electric's vegetation management program supports the superior level of reliability that we deliver to our customers and we are committed to improving the urban forest in our community.

Commitment to Arboricultural Excellence

• Tree inspections are conducted by professional arborists.
• Proper pruning techniques are followed to minimize the impact on tree health.
• Branches that conflict with power lines are directed to grow away from the lines.
• Line clearance contract employees received annual training.
• Lakeland Electric's line clearance program is a National Arbor Day Foundation Tree Line USA award recipient.

Commitment to Education

• Tree care information is provided to customers.
• Tree planting for Energy Conservation is distributed annually.
• Tree/utility safety information provided to children.

Commitment to Tree Planting Projects

• Tree Replacement Program-small trees removed for utility line clearance are replaced with a compatible species.
• Free tree provided to new utility customers.
• Seeding give-away for National Arbor Day.

Commitment to Safety

• Lakeland Electric's arborists and line clearance contractors are specifically trained in safe work practices.
• Safety inspections and additional clearances required for private tree services are provided upon request.

For answers on tree trimming, proper planting and links to other helpful resources go to our Tree Trimming Frequently Asked Questions.