For the fifth year in a row, the National Arbor Day Foundation has named Wake Forest Power a 2019 Tree Line USA utility in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care.
A partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, Tree Line USA recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing practices that protect and enhance America’s urban trees. Tree Line USA promotes the dual goals of delivering safe and reliable electricity while maintaining healthy community forests.
Wake Forest Power achieved Tree Line USA by meeting five program standards. Utilities must follow industry standards for quality tree care; provide annual worker training in best tree-care practices; sponsor a tree-planting and public education program; maintain a tree-based energy conservation program; and participate in an Arbor Day celebration.
The Tree Line USA award will be presented formally to Wake Forest Power during the Annual Arbor Day Celebration at E. Carroll Joyner Park. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Wake Forest Power conducts an extensive year-round line-clearing program safely trimming trees and clearing brush from more than 140 miles of distribution lines and keeping vegetation-free the bases of over 1,500 distribution poles. Tree trimming is an integral part of complying with state and federal laws and providing increased service reliability to customers.
For more information about Wake Forest Power, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Wake Forest Power.”
