The Tree Line USA Program

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 forests. The goal of the program is to promote the dual goals of safe, reliable electric service and abundant, healthy trees across utility service areas.

The Tree Line USA® program seeks to promote best practices in utility arboriculture and public education through three core standards:

• Quality Tree Care - The utility follows industry standards for pruning, planting, removals, and trenching and tunneling near trees.
• Annual Worker training - The utility ensures that its employees and contract workers are trained in best practices.
• Tree Planting and Public Education - The utility sponsors and participates in a tree planting and public education program designed to expand canopy and educate customers about the proper tree planting, placement, and pruning, including participation in community Arbor Day celebrations.

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