Tideland has hired Gunnison Tree to trim vegetative growth in our rights-of-way. During October, Gunnison will be working on the Pantego circuit in the Pantego community.
Our contract construction crews with Lee Electrical will be working south of the Pamlico River to
continue with proactive pole replacements at locations identified by our Osmose inspectors
Fall is a popular time to plant new trees and shrubs so they have time to establish root systems before the heat of summer returns. Before purchasing trees, please take time to conduct a bit of research based on location and the proximity to both overhead and underground power lines.
Staying well outside of the utility right-of-way when the tree reaches mature height will help the co-op reduce future tree trimming costs. And be sure root spread will not interfere with underground utilities.
Need help selecting the right tree? Visit these sites:
- arborday.org/planning-selection-location
- ncufc.org/uploads-editor/NCUFC_UtilityTreeManual_Online.pdf
Reminder
Always call 8-1-1 before you start any construction or excavation project to have all utility lines properly identified and marked.
