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:
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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: