Vegetation Management (OLD)

Notifying Members

South Central Indiana REMC (SCI REMC) will make every effort to notify members before any work is performed on their property. Notifications may be sent by postcard, bill inserts, mailed notices, or other forms of communication.

All vegetation management work is provided at no additional cost to members. Upon request and based on availability we can also arrange to leave free wood chips at your home.

Tree Trimming

Maintaining electric lines alongside beautiful old groves of maple, oak, and ash is not an easy job.

A strong wind can turn a scenic front yard into an electrical disaster when trees and lines are not properly maintained.

Tree trimming is a necessary part of providing electric service to your home or business.

Without proper trimming, lines are lost, creating additional operational and restoration expenses.

Trees are part of nature we all value, which is why SCI employed several certified arborists on its Vegetation Management team.

View our Vegetation Management Brochure (PDF)

Our Vegetation Management Team

SCI has several certified employees:

Pesticide Registered Technicians

(RT)

Licensed Industrial Weed management Applicators

(Category 6)

Licensed Aquatic Pesticide Applicators

(Category 5)

ISA Internationally Certified Utility Arborist

(Less than 30 in Indiana)

ISA Internationally Certified Arborist

(Around 200 in Indiana)

ISA Qualified Tree Risk-Assessors

A Clear Path

Ideally, a clear right-of-way has no trees, limbs, or brush within 15 feet in either direction of the centerline created by a series of poles
Creating a clear path requires a sensitive approach

The health and appearance of the trees is important.
Shade, fruit, and ornamental trees are not removed unless we receive permission.

Trees are trimmed when limbs come closer than 10 feet to the neutral or phase wires.
We trim trees with an eye for symmetry and natural shape of the tree.

Maintenance By Request

It is our responsibility not only to maintain the area around the lines but to keep you safe as well
Property owners can put themselves at risk by attempting to maintain trees that come in contact with power lines
The best approach is to not attempt anything yourself

If a tree or brush comes within 10 feet of our power lines anywhere on your property, call for assistance
Property owners cutting or trimming trees that cause damage to SCI REMC facilities will be billed for repairs

Notifying Members

SCI REMC will make every attempt to notify our members before work is done on your property

A door hanger is left at your residence notifying you of work needing to be performed and when work will begin

This work is done at no extra charge to the member

We will even arrange to leave free wood chips at your home upon request and availability

For the Environment

SCI REMC maintains a Wildlife Enhancement Program that fosters various native species in our service territory
We even use a proprietary wildlife seed mix in our rights-of-ways to enhance the wildlife population

Colored Ribbons on Trees

When our Vegetation Management team identifies vegetation on your property that requires attention, you will see a colored ribbon tied to it. These ribbons allow us to identify the work that will be performed.

Red

Trees that are to be removed

Green

Trees that are to be trimmed

Black/Yellow Striped

Dead/danger trees to be “made safe” or agreed upon, member requested, removals

Trees “Made Safe”

The definition of “made safe” is: a tree that needs to be cut below line level so that if it falls or the remainder is cut, it will not hit any line structures (electric, telephone, cable, etc.)
There is no clean-up of any debris left after “made safe” has been performed
All debris will remain on your property