Vegetation Management

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

Highlights

Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
Vegetation Management

Preventing Ergonomic Injuries in Utility Vegetation Management

Oct. 2, 2023
Since ergonomic injuries are one of the leading work-related hazards, it is important to understand how ergonomics affect job tasks and how to properly complete said tasks.
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Vegetation Management

2023 Trees & Utilities: Live from Pittsburgh

Sept. 19, 2023
The annual event brings utility vegetation management professionals together for networking and education.
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Vegetation Management

Striving for Sustainability in Vegetation Management

July 13, 2023
SMUD achieves ROW Stewardship re-accreditation for its integrated vegetation management program.
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Transmission Vegetation Management Transformation Part II

July 10, 2023
In part two of this two-part article series, Duke Energy shares how its WorkPASS program has transformed the way it executes vegetation management work.
This drone shot depicts property and utility line damage in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Ian.
Vegetation Management

A New View of Safety in Storm Restoration

June 12, 2023
When severe weather rolls in, vegetation management crews must prepare to respond in a safe manner.

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Resources

Wildfire Risk Mitigation

Feb. 16, 2022
Learn about the tools and practices that minimize power equipment caused fires.
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Get a Head Start on Spring With Winter Maintenance

Nov. 2, 2023
Neglecting winter sprayer maintenance can cost you time, money and effort in the spring. Jump-start the next spraying season with a few common-sense winter maintenance tips.
Many CORE employees also live in high wildfire risk locations, so it’s personal for them to make sure their community is safe and protected.
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Colorado Co-op Shares Wildfire Mitigation Strategies

Oct. 24, 2023
CORE is investing in new technologies and hardening its system.
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Hawaiian Electric Continues Urgent Restoration Work in Lahaina

Oct. 24, 2023
As of Aug. 25, Hawaiian Electric crews had completed repairs to bring over 95% of those Maui customers who were affected by outages in West Maui and Upcountry back online.
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SSEN Transmission To Invest $12.24 Billion To Upgrade Network Infrastructure In Northern Scotland Until 2030

Oct. 11, 2023
The company seeks broader landownership base for new woodland development areas as part of its Pathway to 2030 program.