SELECT STATE FOR YOUR HOME FOR YOUR BUSINESS OUR COMPANY PARTNER WITH US ESPAÑOL OUTAGES CUSTOMER SERVICE SIGN IN Vegetation Management Maintaining trees and vegetation to help ensure reliable service. WATCH VIDEO Planned Tree Trimming Map Request Tree Trimming Tree Debris and Clean Up Frequently Asked Questions How We Manage Trees Our qualified tree personnel are trained to use integrated vegetation management (IVM) to inspect and clear vegetation that pose a threat to our distribution and transmission lines. IVM bases its practices on the voltage and type of line, as well as the type of vegetation and its proximity to the line. Keeping Lines Clear As part of providing reliable service and minimizing outages, it is important that we maintain trees and other vegetation along power lines. Right Tree Right Place Thinking about planting a tree? Make sure the tree you plant is the right tree in the right place. Rights of Way What is a right of way and how does Duke Energy use it? Learn more about how we manage rights of way. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Pruning and Safety Guidelines Our methods systematically address vegetation that will interfere with the operation of power lines. We use specific information such as reliability data and other indications to prioritize lines for tree pruning and removal. Pruning We use approved arboricultural tree pruning practices to maintain tree health while establishing a clearance between power lines and tree branches. Safety Please call Duke Energy before pruning or removing trees near power lines as it can be a very hazardous task. @ SIGN UP FOR EMAIL × Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube RSS Instagram @ Sign up for Email OUR COMPANY About Us Investors Careers News Center Social Media Environment Sustainability ESG PARTNER WITH US Trade Allies Suppliers Asset Recovery Builders Developers and Contractors Economic Development Real Estate Properties SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS Storm Safety High Water and Dam Safety Natural Gas Safety Overhead Power Lines Electric Safety Nuclear Safety Identifying Our Employees Kids Safety Workers and First Responders Call Before You Dig Report Environmental Concern COMMUNITY Duke Energy Foundation Employee Engagement Energy Assistance Programs Lakes Vegetation Management Alumni Network ENERGY EDUCATION CUSTOMER SERVICE HOME SERVICES DUKE ENERGY SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS ETRANSENERGY © Duke Energy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility