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Safe Tree Planting Checklist

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If someone you know wants to plant a tree, use this checklist to help make sure it will grow a safe distance from power lines. Print this checklist and write answers in the lines provided.

Where do you want to plant a tree?
What specific type of tree do you want to plant?
How tall will the tree be when it is fully grown? metres tall

How wide will its branches stretch? metres wide (Call a local nursery if you are not sure. Even if your project is small, it is ALWAYS best to call.)

Will the tree come within 3 metres of high-voltage power lines when it is fully grown?If yes, consider a smaller tree or a different spot. Trees close to power lines are dangerous!
Will the tree or shrub come within 3 metres of the sides or back of, or 3 metres in front of, a pad-mounted transformer?If yes, reposition the tree so that it has these clearances at full growth, or choose a different location.
Before planting your tree, contact Click Before You Dig. The service is free.