Right tree, right place
Each year, trees and vegetation coming into contact with power lines cause more than 70,000 hours of power outages. In some cases, these contacts can 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 clear, you help keep support sale, reliable electricity to homes and businesses across the province.
- To prevent contact with lines, all species should never be planted within a distance equal to their mature height from power lines.
- Should vegetation grow within the standard clearance envelope, please support FortisAlberta and our contractors by ensuring approvals are granted for proper clearance through removals and/or adequate pruning. To protect public safety, we’re required to manage vegetation near energized power lines.
- As a friendly reminder, customers are responsible for keeping their pole-to-house service lines clear.
Power line-friendly plants that thrive in Alberta
Explore power line-friendly species that thrive in Alberta, with recommended options for planting within two, six or 15 metres of a power pole.
Suitable power pole plant species
Additional resources
- For more information on the best trees or shrubs for your site, contact your local nursery or garden centre.
- Click before you dig. Submit a locate request here.
- Find helpful resources and contact information to help direct your questions, concerns or work requests to the right team.
Prepare for an Outage
Create an emergency kit. It’s a good idea to be prepared for a minimum of three days without electricity.