You can plant trees near or under power lines. Keep in mind the tree's mature height. Follow local easement regulations and distance requirements from power lines. Problems arise when trees interfere ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Thousands were without power Tuesday morning as outages impacted parts of western Oregon and southwest ...

It can be ugly: a tree with a big chunk pruned out to allow for a power line. “It’s sad to see, and it makes some people angry at the utility,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the ...

As Michigan utility companies prepare for storm season, they plan to be proactive about the leading cause of power outages: trees and branches coming into contact with power lines. According to ...