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How we manage trees near our system

Workers manage trees near power lines

Maintaining a safe and reliable system

B.C. has some of the tallest and fastest-growing trees in North America. Trees and plants that grow too close to our system can lead to power outages and safety risks. This is why we monitor and maintain trees and plants near our electrical infrastructure and facilities to ensure our system remains safe and reliable.

Our vegetation management program proactively identifies, trims or removes potentially hazardous trees to:

  • Maintain public and worker safety
  • Help prevent vegetation-related power outages
  • Reduce the risk of fire caused by trees contacting lines
  • Ensure our employees and contractors can safely and easily inspect, maintain, and repair our electrical system
  • Regular inspections and maintenance of our wood power poles is another key aspect of ensuring the safety and reliability of our system. Learn more.

See our service area map [PDF, 191 KB]

Work is guided by best practices and our vegetation management plans

The work we conduct to maintain the trees and plants near our system is done in accordance with best vegetation care practices and our Integrated Vegetation Management Plans:

Our current plan for our facilities:

Our current plan for transmission and distribution line corridors: