Vegetation Management

Trees improve the environment and add beauty to our communities. But when taller trees are allowed to grow close to power lines, they can cause outages and create potential safety hazards.

Tree pruning is a necessary part of PPL Electric Utilities’ maintenance program. It helps keep your lights on during stormy weather and helps to ensure reliable electric service. Done properly, it can protect the health and strength of trees.

You can play an important role in vegetation management. If you are planning to plant or replace a tree near power lines, it is important to consider the mature height and shape of the tree.

By planting trees that won’t grow into power lines, you will make your property safer and more attractive while helping to prevent power outages.

Also, before you plant a tree, be sure to contact Pennsylvania One Call. State law requires you to call Pennsylvania One Call at 1-800-242-1776 at least three days before you dig so that utilities can mark the location of underground cables and pipelines.

To learn more, select one of the links below.

What we do
Pruning methods
Herbicide application

What you can do
Select the right tree
Stay safe near overhead lines

Frequently asked questions

Links
Utility Arborist Association
The National Arbor Day Foundation
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
How to Prune Trees
Don’t Top Trees (message from Penn State)
Questions about Trees and Utilities (message from Penn State)
Trees and Shrubs for Overhead Utility Easements