{"id":38482,"date":"2022-10-26T13:46:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T17:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciremc.com\/?page_id=38482"},"modified":"2023-01-17T22:10:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T03:10:02","slug":"about-vegetation-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sciremc.com\/member-services\/vegetation-management\/about-vegetation-management\/","title":{"rendered":"About Vegetation Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Tree Trimming<\/h2>\n<p>Maintaining electric lines alongside beautiful old groves of maple, oak, and ash is not an easy job.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong wind can turn a scenic front yard into an electrical disaster when trees and lines are not properly maintained<\/li>\n<li>Tree trimming is a necessary part of providing electric service to your home or business<\/li>\n<li>Without proper trimming, lines are lost, creating additional operational and restoration expenses<\/li>\n<li>Trees are part of nature we all value, which is why SCI employs several certified arborists on its Vegetation Management team<\/li>\n<li>View our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciremc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/VegMgmt_Brochure_ForPrint.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegetation Management Brochure (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our Vegetation Management Team<\/h2>\n<p><strong>SCI has several certified employees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>21 Pesticide Registered Technicians (RT)<\/li>\n<li>9 Licensed Industrial Weed Management Applicators (Category 6)<\/li>\n<li>1 Licensed Aquatic Pesticide Applicators (Category 5)<\/li>\n<li>5 ISA Internationally Certified Utility Arborist (less than 30 in Indiana)<\/li>\n<li>7 ISA Internationally Certified Arborist (around 200 in Indiana)<\/li>\n<li>2 ISA Qualified Tree Risk-Assessors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>A Clear Path<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Creating a clear path requires a sensitive approach<\/li>\n<li>The health and appearance of the trees is important<\/li>\n<li>Shade, fruit, and ornamental trees are <strong>not<\/strong> removed unless we receive permission<\/li>\n<li>Trees are trimmed when limbs come closer than 10 feet to the neutral or phase wires<\/li>\n<li>We trim trees with an eye for symmetry and natural shape of the tree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Maintenance By Request<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It is our responsibility not only to maintain the area around the lines but to keep you safe as well<\/li>\n<li>Property owners can put themselves at risk by attempting to maintain trees that come in contact with power lines<\/li>\n<li>The best approach is to not attempt anything yourself<\/li>\n<li>If a tree or brush comes within 10 feet of our power lines anywhere on your property, call for assistance<\/li>\n<li>Property owners cutting or trimming trees that cause damage to SCI REMC facilities will be billed for repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Notifying Members<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>SCI REMC will make every attempt to notify our members before work is done on your property<\/li>\n<li>A door hanger is left at your residence notifying you of work needing to be performed and when work will begin<\/li>\n<li>This work is done at no extra charge to the member<\/li>\n<li>We will even arrange to leave <strong>free<\/strong> wood chips at your home upon request and availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>For the Environment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>SCI REMC maintains a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciremc.com\/member-services\/vegetation-management\/wildlife-enhancement-program\/\">Wildlife Enhancement Program<\/a> that fosters various native species in our service territory<\/li>\n<li>We even use a proprietary wildlife seed mix in our rights-of-ways to enhance the wildlife population<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Colored Ribbons on Trees<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red = trees that are to be removed<\/li>\n<li>Green = trees that are to be trimmed<\/li>\n<li>Black\/Yellow Striped = dead\/danger trees to be &#8220;made safe&#8221; or agreed upon, member requested, removals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Trees &#8220;Made Safe&#8221;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The definition of &#8220;made safe&#8221; 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.)<\/li>\n<li>There is no clean-up of any debris left after &#8220;made safe&#8221; has been performed<\/li>\n<li>All debris will remain on your property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please do not remove any identification ribbons that may be placed on your trees or bushes until crews have completed the necessary work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Stump Removal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stump removal is <strong>not<\/strong> part of the tree removal process<\/li>\n<li>Stumps will be cut as close to the ground as permitted by conditions and property owner agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Federal Government Documents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciremc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pollinator-Health-Strategy-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Strategy to Promote Pollinator Health (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciremc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pollinator-Research-Action-Plan-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pollinator Research Action Plan (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/publications\/guidelines\/farming-for-bees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Farming for Bees,&#8221; Guide from The Xerces Society<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tree Trimming Maintaining electric lines alongside beautiful old groves of maple, oak, and ash is not an easy job. 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