The ultimate purpose of pruning and removing trees near our lines is to minimize.

Ameren Illinois uses several private contractors to perform its line clearance tree trimming. Our contractors are nationally recognized as professional arboricultural companies who meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) pruning standards and pruning methods endorsed by the International Society of Arborists (ISA).

This helps prevent any disease that results in decay or insect infestation from spreading to other parts of your tree.

All crew foremen are certified line clearance tree trimmers, and all. When a tree or limb falls on the power lines it disrupts service. This is why the cooperative does year round trimming and removal of trees within the service territory. If you have a tree with a limb near the lines or plan on trimming a tree that is in danger of falling on the lines, we ask that you call us and we will send someone out to take.

Fallen trees and branches are a primary cause of electric power stumplopping.bar minimize the likelihood of safety hazards and power outages, trees and vegetation must be kept clear of electric power lines. Ameren Illinois trims trees only in right-of-way and easements. Trees near the electric line that runs from the main power line to a home - called a service drop - are the property owner’s responsibility. Aug 16, Trees and branches that interfere with power lines can create safety hazards and cause power outages.

Preventative tree maintenance helps avoid power outages. Within the next 3 months we will trim trees, branches and vines that interfere or have the potential to interfere with power lines. In some cases, tree removal may be stumplopping.bar remaining tree stumps are treated with an approved. Trimming near power lines may result in unsightly trees. The public outcry over tree trimming spawned new legislation in Illinois.

In addition, recent Wisconsin case law has helped define what power companies may do, pursuant to any utility easements that may exist.

Illinois Legislation. In Augustthe Illinois legislature amended the Public Utilities Act to provide for non-emergency vegetation Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins.

Dec 01, Trees on Your Property Line: Illinois case law states that if any part of a tree trunk crosses the property line, it's a jointly owned tree. A neighbor can stop the other from removing the tree.

Never prune trees near power lines without consulting CWLP or a professional tree trimmer trained to work around high voltage.

A neighbor can stop the other from removing the tree. Illinois prohibits residents from chopping down trees without authorization. Illinois tree-trimming laws are designed to protect tree owners and those who are bothered by their neighbor's trees, especially when the branches begin to encroach on their stumplopping.barg: power lines.