Vegetation Management

Utilities use herbicides to control vegetation growth and trim trees away from power lines to ensure system reliability and resilience.

Recent

Boosting Biodiversity in ROW Managed with IVM

July 25, 2024

Vegetation Management

4 Steps Utilities are Taking to Avert Wildfires

July 23, 2024

Vegetation Management

Changing Technology Behind Tree Work

July 23, 2024

Vegetation Management

Harnessing the Grid for Wildfire Detection - Fiber Sensing from Above

July 22, 2024

Vegetation Management

Tree Fund Awards Six Scholarships

July 17, 2024

Vegetation Management

Transforming Corridor Management with Satellite Analytics

July 16, 2024

Highlights

Podcasts

New Line Life Podcast: ICYMI: A Slice of Life in the Florida Keys

July 12, 2024

This episode features a narrated version of the article by Jason Richards about how FKEC is connecting with the local community on vegetation management.

Vegetation Management

Managing Undesirable and Invasive Species on ROWs

June 27, 2024

The UAA created guidance on how utilities can handle species that are structurally compatible yet non-native and noxious.

Vegetation Management

Forecasting for Fast, Effective Storm Response

June 25, 2024

Avista builds on satellite-driven vegetation management to predict storms.

Vegetation Management

Navigating Trends and Challenges in UVM

June 24, 2024

UVM is a critical component of the utility sector, encompassing activities such as tree pruning, brush clearing and vegetation control.

Podcasts

Line Life Podcast: ICYMI: LUMA Embarks on Island-Wide Work Plan

June 14, 2024

This audio story, narrated from the April 2024 cover article, explores how LUMA aims to boost reliability and resiliency by focusing on vegetation clearing, automation and substation...