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    Vegetation Management

    Call for Abstracts: 2025 Vegetation Management Supplement

    Jan. 6, 2025
    Submit your abstract by Feb. 3 for our annual supplement published in partnership with the Utility Arborist Association.
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    Research Advancements in Utility Vegetation Management

    Nov. 20, 2024
    By continuing to advance UVM and IVM along with implementing newer technology, our industry can be the incubator for biodiversity gains in vegetation, land stewardship and healthier...
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    Podcasts

    New Line LIfe Podcast: Featuring Dennis Fallon of the UAA

    Oct. 9, 2024
    Our special episode focuses on the annual Trees & Utilities conference and features guest Dennis Fallon, executive director of the Utility Arborist Association.
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    Spotlight on UVM: Trees & Utilities Celebrates 25 Years in Texas

    Sept. 17, 2024
    About 1,200 attendees connected in Fort Worth, Texas, for the event organized by the UAA and the Arbor Day Foundation.
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    Boosting Biodiversity in ROW Managed with IVM

    July 25, 2024
    In an age of rising human population and natural ecosystem disturbances, here is a look at the past and future of biodiversity.

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    Wildfire Risk Mitigation

    Feb. 16, 2022
    Learn about the tools and practices that minimize power equipment caused fires.
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    Governor Hochul Deploys State Resources to Fight Wildfires Across New York

    Nov. 12, 2024
    Governor Kathy Hochul provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange counties ...
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    AiDash Launches Full Stack Platform for Grid Inspection and Monitoring

    Oct. 21, 2024
    AiDash's first-of-its-kind Full Stack Platform for Grid Inspection and Monitoring provides utilities with the data and insights needed for proactive, preventative maintenance ...
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    NFPA, IBHS to Accelerate Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Wildfire Risk

    Oct. 17, 2024
    The National Fire Protection Association and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety are accelerating joint efforts to end the destruction of homes and communities ...
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    Idaho Power's Statement on Valley Fire

    Oct. 17, 2024
    Idaho Power discovered that their equipment was involved in the ignition of the Valley Fire.