Managing vegetation near power lines to prevent outages

Trees are important to you, your neighborhood, the environment and to SECO. We also understand your need for uninterrupted power. When trees grow into or too close to power lines, they can create a safety hazard and cause power interruptions. To provide safe and reliable electric service, SECO uses a comprehensive program to trim trees and keep them from interfering with our electrical lines and equipment. This requires balancing our responsibility to both our members and the environment while doing all we can to preserve the aesthetics and wildlife habitats of our service area. The plan includes various combinations of tree pruning, tree removals, brush cutting and herbicide application. Our program is based on industry-wide best practices and supported by years of research by leading vegetation experts and arboricultural organizations.

SECO Honored by Arbor Day Foundation
Sumterville, FL – The Arbor Day Foundation has named Sumter Electric Cooperative as a Tree Line USA Utility for the third consecutive year. The Tree Line USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of Foresters and recognizes utilities that meet three very strict requirements: a program of quality tree care, annual worker training in quality tree care practices, and a tree planting and public education program. Full news release and printable PDF

Page last updated: October 30, 2012