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Vegetation Management
At Wright-Hennepin (WH), managing trees and vegetation near our power lines is a critical part of providing you with safe, reliable electricity. Our dedicated vegetation management program works year-round to prevent outages, protect our linemen, and maintain the integrity of our electrical system, ensuring power flows smoothly to your homes and businesses.
Why Tree Trimming Matters
Effective tree trimming is more than just aesthetics; it's essential for safety and reliability.
Prevents Outages:
Trees are a leading cause of power outages, especially during severe weather. Proactive trimming prevents branches from falling on lines or growing into them, keeping your lights on.
Keeps Linemen Safe:
Our crews work tirelessly to maintain and repair power lines. Clear rights-of-way protect them from dangerous contact with electricity while they perform their vital work.
Protects System Reliability:
Regular maintenance helps ensure the entire electrical grid operates efficiently, reducing strain on equipment and extending the life of our infrastructure.
Protects Public and Environmental Safety:
Keeping trees clear of power lines reduces the risk of fallen branches causing injuries, vehicle accidents, or property damage. Proactive trimming helps keep roads, sidewalks, and neighborhoods safer during storms and high winds. Thoughtful trimming also supports healthy tree growth while minimizing disruption to surrounding landscapes and wildlife.
Right-of-Way
Tree Trimming
A Right-of-Way (ROW) is a strip of land that WH has the right to use for constructing, maintaining, and operating our power lines and equipment. Keeping this area clear of encroaching vegetation is fundamental to our service.
Our professional tree trimming contractors conduct year-round assessments and trimming on a planned cycle throughout our service territory. We typically aim to maintain a 15-foot clearance around high-voltage primary power lines.
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Member Cooperation & FAQs
Your cooperation is vital to maintaining a safe and reliable electrical system. By allowing our crews access to rights-of-way and notifying us of potential tree hazards, you play a key role in preventing outages.
WH Tree Services
Beyond our essential right-of-way maintenance, Wright-Hennepin offers comprehensive tree services for hire through WH Tree Services, available to members and non-members. Our team of certified arborists and experienced tree care professionals can help you with all your tree care needs, ensuring safety and enhancing your property.
Our Services Include:
Tree Trimming & Removal:
Expert trimming for healthy growth and safe removal of hazardous trees.
Emergency Cleanup:
Fast and efficient cleanup after storms or unexpected tree damage.
Stump Grinding:
Removal of unsightly and hazardous tree stumps.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Treatments:
Protective treatments to save ash trees from this destructive pest.