Trees and Power Lines Always plant trees well away from power lines and keep branches trimmed and clear of the lines. Trees should never be allowed to come in contact with the wires. Never cut or trim a tree that could fall onto power lines or that is touching power lines. Before you climb any tree, be sure no power lines run through it or near it. Even if power lines aren't touching the tree, they could touch it after your weight is added to a branch. Remember that children love climbing trees and may not see the danger of overhead wires amongst the branches. Keep your trees trimmed well clear of the wires, but obtain assistance or advice from your local electricity network when there is likelihood of danger to yourself or your family, or if the tree is falling against the overhead lines. Trees and power lines are just not compatible. This message bought to you by Nelson city's electricity distribution NEL network company Nelson Electricity Ltd, 63 Haven Road, Nelson NELSON ELECTRICITY D Ph: 03 546 9256 I www.nel.co.nz Trees and Power Lines Always plant trees well away from power lines and keep branches trimmed and clear of the lines. Trees should never be allowed to come in contact with the wires. Never cut or trim a tree that could fall onto power lines or that is touching power lines. Before you climb any tree, be sure no power lines run through it or near it. Even if power lines aren't touching the tree, they could touch it after your weight is added to a branch. Remember that children love climbing trees and may not see the danger of overhead wires amongst the branches. Keep your trees trimmed well clear of the wires, but obtain assistance or advice from your local electricity network when there is likelihood of danger to yourself or your family, or if the tree is falling against the overhead lines. Trees and power lines are just not compatible. This message bought to you by Nelson city's electricity distribution NEL network company Nelson Electricity Ltd, 63 Haven Road, Nelson NELSON ELECTRICITY D Ph: 03 546 9256 I www.nel.co.nz