East Central Energy has been
named a Tree Line USA utility by the National Arbor
Day Foundation. It is the only electric cooperative
in Minnesota - and one of approximately 20 electric
cooperatives throughout the United States - to be so
honored.
East Central Energy received the award as a result
of the tree care program managed by its forestry
staff. The Tree Line USA award honors utilities that
strive to promote the dual goals of reliable utility
service and healthy trees planted in the right
location along America's streets and highways.
Sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, in
cooperation with the National Association of State
Foresters, the award recognizes electric, gas, water
or telephone utilities that meet three requirements:
- A program of quality tree care
- Annual worker training in proper tree practices
- A tree planting and public education program
East Central Energy is
committed to recognized standards for proper pruning
of trees near electric conductors. Our contractors
have training programs to assure that tree workers
know and follow tree care guidelines. Tree workers
are supervised by International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists.
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