Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark at an Arbor Day event in Spokane today (Friday, April 27) with representatives of Avista Utilities, which became the 10th utility in Washington State recognized in the Tree Line USA Program for best practices in tree care. Photo: Bryan Flint/DNR.
DNR recognizes utility companies as Tree Line USA utilities when they commit to healthy tree care and maintenance, tree worker training programs, and community tree planting. In other words, we like trees and we like people and companies who like trees, too.
Trees and utility lines can come into conflict, but with careful planning of where new trees are planted and more attention to proper tree care, there’s no reason they cannot co-exist. See a list of the 10 utility companies in Washington State already recognized for their commitment for healthy trees.
For more information on proper tree care, contact DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry Program.
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April 27, 2012 at 3:05 pm
[...] Commissioner Goldmark presents tree care honors to Avista Utilities at Spokane Arbor Day celebration [...]