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Vegetation Management, Vegetation Management, that can occur when vegetation comes into contact with power lines. FortisAlberta's Role Discover how we approach vegetation management and what you can expect when we conduct, , plants and shrubs. While this vegetation is an important part of our natural environment, it can pose
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Vegetation Management, We maintain safe clearance zones around power lines and work with landowners to manage vegetation
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BRUSHING Updated February 2026 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Guide to treatment methods Prune, management when tree removals are not approved. BRUSHING Updated February 2026 VEGETATION, . BRUSHING Updated February 2026 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Guide to treatment methods Mow or mulch Mow, Updated February 2026 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Guide to treatment methods In an emergency or storm, contracts various Utility Vegetation Management vendors who supply different crew and equipment makeups
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as the “delivery” component of your electricity bill. FortisAlberta Distribution Service: Vegetation Management Our distribution service includes vegetation management to minimize power outages and wildfires that may be caused by trees and other vegetation interfering with our power lines and equipment. Our, vegetation. A big thanks to Mike Smith, Forestry Field Representative, who we recently caught up
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in conservation, wildfire education and waste and vegetation management. A few of our community
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can I brush or clear vegetation? You can only brush or clear vegetation on land that you own. You, : B-028 | Updated September 2025 • All vegetation must be removed up to and including the trees, the power line as required. • Not only does the right-of-way need to be cleared of vegetation, pictures that show appropriate brushing clearances achieved. As part of our Integrated Vegetation Management Plan, we generally follow up with a herbicide treatment. By targeting tall growing
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brushing clearances achieved. As part of our Integrated Vegetation Management Plan, we generally, can I brush or clear vegetation? You can only brush or clear vegetation on land that you own. You, : • All vegetation must be removed up to and including the trees that have been ribboned or painted, . • Not only does the right-of-way need to be cleared of vegetation, but a path to the right-of- way, vegetation to establish underneath the powerline. Please advise in your email if you have any objections
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Vegetation Management: Customer's Role Vegetation, FortisAlberta and our customers each play important roles in keeping power lines clear of vegetation, work: Customers can only clear vegetation on land they own. To complete work safely, customers can, of any dead, declining, or hazardous vegetation that could fall and contact our equipment. Tree, contact us if they notice vegetation in areas where FortisAlberta is responsible clearing
https://www.fortisalberta.com/vegetation-management/customer's-roleHas FortisAlberta performed an Environmental Impact Study as part of this project?
FortisAlberta is committed to the protection of all bird species and employs a designated Avian Protection Plan that follows the guidelines set out by the Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC) and applicable legal requirements. The legal protection of bird nests through the Species at Risk Act, Migratory Bird Convention Act and the Wildlife Act warrants special management protocols, with these regulations all vegetation within the project area that will be removed, including
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. At FortisAlberta, our extensive vegetation management program helps reduce these risks—but you can play, from power lines. • Should you have tall, non-compatible vegetation growing near our power lines, to manage vegetation near energized power lines. • As a friendly reminder, customers are responsible, , vegetation compatibility or clearing near power lines? We’re here to help. Call us at 310-WIRE (9473
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spark fires. At FortisAlberta, our extensive vegetation management program helps reduce these risks, but customers play an important role as well. By following key guidelines and keeping vegetation, Planting Guide Vegetation Mangement Customer Service Safety Right tree, right place Each year, trees and vegetation coming into contact, to their mature height from power lines. Should vegetation grow within the standard clearance envelope
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Getting Help Vegetation Mangement Customer Service Safety We are here for you When it comes to vegetation management, it’s, clear guidelines on vegetation management strategies, customer responsibilities, planting tips, line. See vegetation that requires our attention? Contact 310-WIRE
https://www.fortisalberta.com/vegetation-management/getting-helpHard at work, whatever the weather: The role our Forestry team plays in keeping your lights on
and the integrity of the system. What you can do: Vegetation management tips Making sure plants and trees, separation between vegetation and power lines located on your property. For your safety, if you need
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Vegetation Management: FortisAlberta's Role Vegetation, and Conditions. Our approach FortisAlberta uses several proven vegetation management techniques, reduce safety hazards, outages, wildfires and other risks, vegetation must be kept clear of electricity, power lines between poles, while customers are responsible for managing vegetation around the final, method works and what you can expect during routine maintenance. Vegetation clearing done
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, such as vegetation management and employee training. For more on FortisAlberta’s wildfire mitigation practices
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of our power lines to identify and address potential hazards before they become problems. Vegetation Management: Our program ensures that trees and other vegetation are kept at a safe distance from, detection, help us protect communities and our infrastructure. Vegetation Management We, . We patrol power lines, manage vegetation, use fire-resistant materials and deploy advanced technologies like Early Fault Detection and Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings. Our Wildfire Risk Management
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in conservation, wildfire education and waste and vegetation management. We are committed to providing safe, integrated vegetation management strategy that includes specialized training for our employees, of this equipment is 2025 – and we’re done. Download our Waste Management brochure Stop, facilities and private property. That’s why we’re dedicated to: PreventionFire management plans in high, education on potential electrical fire hazards that can cause wildfire Land use and vegetation
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and reduce your energy use. Find out more Vegetation Management: Keep your property safe and power reliable Learn how FortisAlberta manages vegetation near power lines, find guidance, performance, we've established an Environmental Management System that is consistent
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