DES utilizes the following methods to achieve these goals:
- Manual trimming
- Bush hog mechanical removals
Pre-clearance Assesments
- To ensure safe, reliable, and affordable power, DES trims and removes trees, limbs, vines, and brushes under service lines.
- Certified arborist ACRT contracted for pre-clearance assessments.
- ACRT surveys DES power-line routes, identifying areas needing clearance.