Why are Tree Trimming and Removal Necessary?
FortisBC understands how important trees can be to homeowners and to communities as they add to our landscape and to our quality of life in British Columbia. FortisBC’s ability to provide safe, reliable electrical service and to maintain and repair all the power lines that make up our distribution system is sometimes affected by the growth of trees. These trees sometimes pose a danger to power lines and the people we serve, and FortisBC is regulated to maintain 3 metres clearance from distribution power lines for public safety. That is why it is necessary for FortisBC to remove or trim trees that are too close to power lines.
