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    Line Life Podcast Episode: The Rise of Tech in UVM

    Feb. 27, 2025
    This episode explores the role of artificial intelligence and virtual and augmented reality in utility vegetation management and the electric utility industry.
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    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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    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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    Wildfire Risk Mitigation

    Feb. 16, 2022
    Learn about the tools and practices that minimize power equipment caused fires.
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    ECI and ArborMetrics Join Forces

    Jan. 27, 2025
    ECI Environmental Consultants, Inc. and ArborMetrics are joining forces under the name of ArborMetrics.
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    I&M to Conduct Aerial Tree Trimming in Southern Indiana

    Jan. 27, 2025
    Indiana Michigan Power will conduct tree trimming around transmission power lines in Southern Indiana.
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    Electric Co-ops Praise House Passage of Fix Our Forests Act

    Jan. 27, 2025
    National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson praised House passage of the Fix Our Forests Act
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    AccuWeather’s Preliminary Estimate of the Total Damage and Economic Loss from Devastating Wildfires in California is $52-$57 Billion  

    Jan. 10, 2025
    Fast moving, wind-driven infernos continue to torch parts of highly populated and expensive real estate near Los Angeles. Hurricane-force wind gusts have rapidly spread fires ...