Trees under transmission lines get pruned. Like the old days By the books:
Branch tips were sizzling in contact with the transmission wires when the wind blew.
Metasequoia, bought for $1500 and planted 18 years before. Owner chose not to allow utility to remove it. He hired an arboristt. The arborist pruned the tree.
After pruning, south view.
After pruning, looking up!
Some branches remained under the lines.
Sealing the 4″ cut on top.
Reducing sprawl reduces sway.
Pruned to allow 10′ sag, 5′ sway.
Interpreting the A300- and NERC-compliant pruning process for the utility’s attorney.