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Tree Trimming and Line Clearance
Huntsville Utilities Tree Trimming (Line Clearance Program)
Trees play a vital role in our community. However, when allowed to grow freely, trees can become a major cause of power interruptions. These interruptions can occur at any time, but become especially prevalent during high winds, ice, and thunderstorms. The Line Clearance program enables Huntsville Utilities to protect the environment, create and maintain exceptional public relations, provide for the public’s safety, and ensure economical and reliable electric utility services that are compliant with proven and innovative industry best practices.
Tree Trimming Guidelines
Huntsville Utilities goal is to provide safe and reliable electric service to our valued customers. Our Line Clearance Program strives to meet this goal. In order to do so, we execute proper clearing and trimming techniques by placing emphasis on “natural trimming” to laterals (side trim, drop crotch, overhang). The lateral branch trimming technique used on our system is a recommended best practice of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Side Trim
Trees growing along the side, into, or toward electric power lines or utility space shall be trimmed.
Trim Drop Crotch
Trees directly under and growing into electric power lines should be removed or trimmed.
Overhang
Limbs above or outside the boundary of Huntsville Utilities Specifications or the City of Huntsville Tree Ordinance that could break and fall downward shall be removed.
Tree Trimming Schedule Map
Tree Trimming Map
Communication
Huntsville Utilities’ Line Clearance Department strives to have an open communication policy with our customers in regard to any tree trimming work on their property.
Door Hangers
A Huntsville Utilities Line Clearance Planner will leave a door hanger which explains the type of tree trimming (line clearance) work needed at the property.
Post Cards
Post cards are sent ahead of the tree crews as a reminder that tree trimming (line clearance) work will begin soon.
Questions regarding tree trimming – please contact our Line Clearance office at 256-535-1224 or trees@hsvutil.org.
Tree Replacement Vouchers and Stump Grinding
Customers that have trees removed on their property are eligible for:
A one for one tree replacement voucher, up to three (3) trees at participating local nurseries.
Grinding of ALL stumps resulting from street-side tree removal.
Tree replacement/stump grinding applies only to street-side trees removed and does not include trees in a back yard or trees removed as a result of a specific customer request.
Customers will be responsible for the planting of replacement trees.
Customers will be responsible for the disposal of stump grinding debris.
Any problems with the health of replacement trees after planting should be referred to the participating nursery.
The nurseries that accept the Huntsville Utilities tree replacement vouchers are:
Right Tree Right Place
Consider the space available underground for the root system when choosing where to plant your tree. Root systems vary depending on tree species (i.e., Dogwood vs Oak) and can cause issues with underground utilities and sewer lines.
Helpful Websites
Trees play a vital role in our community. However, when allowed to grow freely, trees can become a major cause of power interruptions. These interruptions can occur at any time, but become especially prevalent during high winds, ice, and thunderstorms. The Line Clearance program enables Huntsville Utilities to protect the environment, create and maintain exceptional public relations, provide for the public’s safety, and ensure economical and reliable electric utility services that are compliant with proven and innovative industry best practices.
Tree Trimming Guidelines
Huntsville Utilities goal is to provide safe and reliable electric service to our valued customers. Our Line Clearance Program strives to meet this goal. In order to do so, we execute proper clearing and trimming techniques by placing emphasis on “natural trimming” to laterals (side trim, drop crotch, overhang). The lateral branch trimming technique used on our system is a recommended best practice of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Side Trim
Trees growing along the side, into, or toward electric power lines or utility space shall be trimmed.
Trim Drop Crotch
Trees directly under and growing into electric power lines should be removed or trimmed.
Overhang
Limbs above or outside the boundary of Huntsville Utilities Specifications or the City of Huntsville Tree Ordinance that could break and fall downward shall be removed.
Tree Trimming Schedule Map
Tree Trimming Map
Communication
Huntsville Utilities’ Line Clearance Department strives to have an open communication policy with our customers in regard to any tree trimming work on their property.
Door Hangers
A Huntsville Utilities Line Clearance Planner will leave a door hanger which explains the type of tree trimming (line clearance) work needed at the property.
Post Cards
Post cards are sent ahead of the tree crews as a reminder that tree trimming (line clearance) work will begin soon.
Questions regarding tree trimming – please contact our Line Clearance office at 256-535-1224 or trees@hsvutil.org.
Tree Replacement Vouchers and Stump Grinding
Customers that have trees removed on their property are eligible for:
A one for one tree replacement voucher, up to three (3) trees at participating local nurseries.
Grinding of ALL stumps resulting from street-side tree removal.
Tree replacement/stump grinding applies only to street-side trees removed and does not include trees in a back yard or trees removed as a result of a specific customer request.
Customers will be responsible for the planting of replacement trees.
Customers will be responsible for the disposal of stump grinding debris.
Any problems with the health of replacement trees after planting should be referred to the participating nursery.
The nurseries that accept the Huntsville Utilities tree replacement vouchers are:
- Bennett Nurseries – 7002 Memorial Pkwy. (256) 852-6211
- Indian Creek – 1124 Slaughter Rd. (256) 722-0385
- C.T Garvin – 2215 Holmes Ave. (256) 534-5637
- The Greenery – 210 Camp Ground Rd. (256) 518-9836
- The Enchanted Forest – 4015 Lawson Ridge Dr. (256) 722-9443
- Earth Touch – 8515 Whitesburg Dr. (256) 880-3808
- Riverton Nursery – 2927 Winchester Rd. (256) 852-2866
- CatBird Seat – 8027 Madison Blvd. (256) 461-7900
- Smith’s Nursery – 11470 Hwy 231-431 N. (256) 426-2394
Right Tree Right Place
Consider the space available underground for the root system when choosing where to plant your tree. Root systems vary depending on tree species (i.e., Dogwood vs Oak) and can cause issues with underground utilities and sewer lines.
Helpful Websites
Line Clearance Department
Email: trees@hsvutil.org
Phone: 256-535-1224