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Drones Get a New Flight Plan

Mar 27, 2017

The relaxing of rules and regulations has had a positive impact on commercial drones.

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Mar 27, 2017

Drones have a public-relations image problem that is impacting their acceptance and ability to evolve into...

Tree Canada to Invest to Restore Forest Destroyed by Fort McMurray Fires

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Following overwhelming support from corporate partners and everyday Canadians, Tree Canada announced that...

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Wildfire risk management for power line initiated wildfires. Learn about fire retardants, vegetation management and various technologies used by utilities.

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Tree Care Industry Association Renews Townsend Accreditation

Feb 14, 2017

Accredited companies must re-apply every three years so that TCIA can verify that the company continues to meet the standards.

UVM and UAVs: A New Way Forward

Apr 04, 2016

UAVs have the potential to be a disruptive technology in the vegetation management industry.

Pasture Protection: Grazing Tolerances on Herbicides Protect Pastures

Jun 02, 2015

To protect livestock on rights-of-way, utility vegetation managers must be aware of the grazing tolerances on their herbicides.

Higher Expectations Drive UVM Mandates

May 26, 2014

In response to extreme weather events, states are developing new rules to address levels of risk to and potential impact on system operations.

Environmental Stewardship

May 26, 2014

Through the Right-of-Way Steward Accreditation, utilities are raising the standards of integrated vegetation management.

Utility Arborist Association President's Letter

Jun 25, 2013

From the desk of the president: Let’s Be Proactive

Contract for Success

Oct 01, 2012

Well-written IVM specifications ensure cost-effective results.

Regulating Utility Vegetation Management Activities

Jul 10, 2012

I begin this article knowing full well it may bring to the surface some interesting, albeit potentially controversial issues. My hope is that these issues are discussed extensively among the many members of the UVM industry so that we may shape...

ANSI Standard Helps Utilities Manage Risk

Jun 01, 2012

The ANSI A300 (Part 9) Tree Risk Assessment standard calls for utilities to prioritize line segments based on importance and then perform risk assessment.

Focused Management Audit of The Hazard Service Area of American Electric Power/Kentucky for the Kentucky PSC

Apr 09, 2012

Since 1996, the Commission staff has closely monitored AEP/Kentucky’s system and the level of consumer complaints, with particular attention paid to the Hazard Service Area (HSA). Annual electric system inspections have noted various projects...

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