Tree Trimming
What is Entergy’s Vegetation Management Plan?
Cycle Maintenance
Entergy maintains the trees along our Right-of-Way using a cycle maintenance
program. Cycle maintenance means that we determine how often we need to prune
trees in your area to maintain safe and reliable service. A cycle refers to
the number of growing seasons between pruning.
For example, a 5 year cycle would mean that we would allow the trees to grow
for 4 growing seasons, then prune before the 5th growing season.
Every circuit in the Entergy system has its own cycle. Cycles are calculated
by determining the average clearance the trees have from the power line, and
how long it will take the trees to reach the wires. We store this information
in a computerized model to assure that we don’t forget any circuit, and
maintain the vegetation when necessary.
We maintain the trees along our lines according to nationally recognized
arboricultural guidelines. We also target for removal any trees that could
pose a threat to the power lines. It’s all part and parcel of keeping the
lights on for you!
Customer Requests
You can do your part to help our Vegetation staff keep your lights on. If you
see a tree or branch that looks dangerous, and is near Entergy power lines,
you can contact us by dialing 1-800-ENTERGY. If you’re unsure if the line in
question is a power line, here are a few simple guidelines:
Primary electrical lines are usually at the very top of the utility pole.
Entergy prunes trees near the primary lines during scheduled maintenance, or
in emergency situations.
Service lines connect the utility pole to your house. Entergy inspects service
lines during regularly scheduled maintenance, and will perform any needed
pruning at that time. In cases where you need a tree removed near the service
line, Entergy can disconnect the service line from your house, allowing you to
hire a private tree trimmer to remove the tree.
REMEMBER : NEVER touch a wire, whether it’s running from pole to pole, from
pole to your house, or is laying on the ground. If you’re in doubt, please
contact Entergy.
Entergy line personnel are trained to identify potential reliability or safety
threats. If you report a potential tree problem to us, a member of our line
department will evaluate the situation and let you know what can be done.
Please be aware that when we prune a tree, we cannot clean up the brush left
behind. In cases where large amounts of pruning are necessary, our tree
trimming contractors will perform the work within 10 working days.
Our Tree Pruning Crews
We are committed to providing you safe and reliable electrical service. We’re
also committed to pruning your trees professionally and to arboricultural
standards designed to maintain the health of your trees.
To this end, we hire professional tree trimming contractors and conduct annual
training to assure adherence to Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA) regulations, the latest arboricultural techniques, and safety
procedures. We want to make your tree pruning experience as painless and
professional as possible for you.
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