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Georgia Power prunes trees to industry standards that were developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). These methods involve pruning lateral branches and directional trimming to remove limbs at strong branches or at the tree trunk. Tree Line USA. The Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities that demonstrate practices that protect and enhance America's urban stumpmulching.bar Tree Line USA program promotes the dual goals of safe, reliable electric service and abundant, healthy trees across utility service areas.

Tree Removal/Landscaping Georgia Power’s shoreline management plan has been designed to protect lakeshore property while improving water quality and the local environment.

Example of an acceptable landscape plan Click on landscape plan above to enlarge.

Typical landscaping practices can harm lake water quality. Tree removal can have a detrimental impact to soil stability, run-off and sediment loading. Oct 23, Bob Watkins, a spokesman for Georgia Power, told me if a homeowner is dissatisfied by the utility’s tree trimming, they and the city will remedy the situation. They will Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.

Feb 10, She accepts the company needs to clear tree limbs from power lines but says in her case, the result was damage left on her property. A Georgia power official sent a Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.