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will advise the customer and the tree trimming contractor on <br /> what needs to be done. <br /> i. Permission of Property Owner. Provisions of right-of- <br /> way dedications and easement documents grant SMEU <br /> the authority to trim trees. Separate permission from <br /> individual private property owners is not required to <br /> provide for a safe and reliable electric system. However, <br /> SMEU respects the property of its customer- owners and <br /> will notify the property owner of the need for tree work <br /> before trimming is done. In unusual or emergency <br /> situations, it may be necessary to trim trees without first <br /> notifying the property owner in order to restore service or <br /> eliminate safety hazards. SMEU sometimes recommends <br /> the removal of trees that are severely split in storms or will <br /> require extensive trimming which will affect the life span <br /> of the tree. However, in these cases, trees will not be <br /> removed without the property owner's permission. <br /> (4) Planting Trees. The National Arbor Day Foundation encourages <br /> thoughtful practices that help preserve community trees while <br /> also serving a utility company's customers. The following image <br /> demonstrates effective planting and placing the right tree in the <br /> I right place. Trees properly placed can lower line clearance costs <br /> for utility companies,reduce tree mortality and result in healthier <br /> community forests. Trees can add value to your home, help cool <br /> your home and neighborhood,break the cold winds to lower your <br /> heating costs and provide food for wildlife. When planting near <br /> utility lines, consider a 25-foot maximum mature height and 20 <br /> foot spread <br /> 'fall trees,such as: Plant the right tree in the right place <br /> maple,oak,spruce, <br /> and pine Plant taller trees away from overhead utility lines <br /> x ° 1 <br /> . , 1, !Tree pruning tone' <br /> K} _L : '+#L �', ' ' . ., 1 I <br /> 4 .'.'. t • f A <br /> - j .VA I'd , 'r , .. i� 3. - — . 1 <br /> ',."•• •,,tt Ii i :,, 4 . ' ri? �, Ir 25 feet <br /> �V I • r• ';3,:47e ..��. ' • \,. het. 4 <br /> -.:"Vii.;,Al;t.'1 1,•_ - r ti 1 1 . . r <br /> --., 1 ,401".4.. q... .,• , ...:*.ke--'-• • <br /> • <br /> SY 7 <br /> 1 .. I _ L I I ' w <br /> yr <br /> � 2011I �i:I <br /> The National 50 <br /> t Medium trees,such as: i Small trees,such as: <br /> Itir Arbor Day Foundatiore i washington hawthorn : redbud,dogwood, <br /> ,rho ril.,N.or4 and goldenralntree ' and crabapple <br />