Vegetation Management Insights - May 23rd, 2023
 
 
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May
23

Vegetation Management Insights

How Electric Utilities Run IVM and Wildfire Mitigation Programs
 
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U.S. utilities can better understand tree biomechanics and climate change through international research.
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The fundamental flaw with the safety pyramid concept is that it assumes that the same underlying behaviors cause low-, medium- and high-severity injuries or fatalities.
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The utility will focus on trimming or removing trees along 29 miles of town roads, and the work is likely to be completed by end of July.
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The Utility Arborist Association is the premier organization for individuals and companies dedicated to providing professional utility arboricultural services. Members of the UAA and their employers have a commitment to maintaining trees and other vegetation to ensure the safe and reliable distribution of energy— electric, oil and gas—to businesses...
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As electric providers, 'we partner with tribes and federal, state and local agencies to plan and prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.'
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Evolving Integrated Vegetation Management strategies have helped Oklahoma Gas & Electric improve cost efficiency, biodiversity and public perception over the past four years.
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The International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo is the industry’s premier event of its kind for the electric utility industry. No other event in the world offers companies a niche arena in which to interact with the world’s top electric utility professionals. The primary focus of the event is to help maintain a focus on safety and to provide a forum for the public to better understand and recognize the technical skills that linemen possess.