NES Named Tree Line USA Utility

NES Named Tree Line USA Utility

Nashville, Tenn. – The Arbor Day Foundation has named Nashville Electric Service (NES) a Tree Line USA utility. The Tree Line USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and recognizes utilities that meet three requirements: a program of quality tree care, annual worker training in quality tree care practices, and a tree planting and public education program. “We are very proud of our Tree Line USA certification,” said Glenn Springer, NES Manager of Vegetation Management. “Our staff of six certified arborists, along with seventeen contractors who are certified arborists, have worked hard to earn this award for the first time. And, we are committed to continuing our efforts to train workers in quality tree-care practices and helping customers to plant appropriate trees near utility lines.” “Tree Line USA utilities deserve recognition for their commitment to providing safe, efficient service, while helping protect and preserve community trees,” said John Rosenow, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “One of the greatest objectives of Tree Line USA, and a major contribution of the program, is replacing the outdated line-clearance practice of topping trees with natural pruning. Natural pruning trains trees to grow around wires and retain more of their natural form. This results in healthier tress and reduced clearance costs for utility companies, since natural pruning has to be done less frequently than topping.”