TREE PLANTING GUIDELINES

Plan Before You Plant

Location, Location, Location. It’s everything when planting trees.

Trees that grow into power lines can create a safety hazard for children climbing them, individuals trimming them or crews working on electrical lines.

More than half of all power outages are caused by trees or limbs touching or falling on power lines.

The right tree in the right spot

When selecting your tree, be sure to consider its size at maturity.

FEC recommends planting trees at least 50 feet from power lines.

Don’t gamble with your safety — call FEC at 979-968-3181 or 1-866-968-3181 before you dig — to locate and mark any underground utility lines.