TREES AND UTILITIES
The companies that supply electricity to homes and businesses must maintain overhead power lines. Trees can grow into these lines and cause conflict.
Use the links below to research information about trees and utilities. As you conduct your research, evaluate the source of the information. What bias might it have? Is it primary research or does it restate someone else's research?
Issue Information
A Technical Guide to Urban and Community Forestry - Utility Arboriculture
Tree Link - Journal of Aboriculture
We Energies - Tree Planting
Alliant Energy - Tree Trimming
Madison Gas and Electric - Tree Care and Landscaping
Trees Are Good - Tree Care Information
Potential SearchesType the following into a search engine to explore other possible sources of information about your issue.
Trees + utilities
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