Can anything be done about the way that the street trees are pruned under the power lines?
Line clearance pruning, while unsightly to many people, is necessary to ensure reliable power. The type of pruning that is used by Duke Power’s line clearance contractors is called directional pruning and has been scientifically proven to be the best way to prune for line clearance and maintain the health of the tree. For more information about Duke Power Company’s tree trimming philosophy, you can visit Duke Power’s website. They have a clear explanation of the types of trimming they do and don’t use.
