Counties Energy announces Environmental and Sustainability Grant recipients wish them all the best with their projects Counties Energy is proud to announce the recipients of their Environmental and Sustainability Grant are v YMCA Comp Adai Franklin Active Trails Whakaupoko Londcore o and Trees for Survival Mouku School The three initiatives will each receive $5,000 worth of funding for their environmental projects within the local community Counties Energy General Manager Safety, Culture and Sustainability Tracey Kay says the company is thriled to offer the grant for the second year running and was impressed with the standard of applications received. The Counties Energy Environmental and Sustainability Grant aims to support not-for-profit community organisations or educational providers with projects that protect or enhance the environment in the southern Auckland and northern Waikato regions. This is the second year the e company has offered the grant. a As we continue to increase our focus on sustainability as company it's heartening to see so many local not-for-profit community organisations and educational providers working passionately to make a difference in our community. We received outstanding applications and are extremely proud to have these three p e projects being implemented We thank everyone who applied for the Counties Energy Environmental and Sustainability Grant and Your guide to tree planting near power lines Why the right plantings are important Did you know that most power outages during a storm are caused by trees? Trees growing too close to power ines con domoge power ines, electrical equipment and cause safety issues. When planting within 8m of a power line, choosing the right trees and plants can help you avoid the risk of power outages in your area. It will also save you time and money, and potentially help you avoid the risk of a fine. This guide helps you to choose the right species to plant and lets you know the correct distance to plant them from the power line Property Boundary - YMCA Comp Adair are using their grant to improve pest control and restore biodiversity, as well as planting native trees. The project will involve local schools to help with the planting and establish T Trees on eco-sourced nursey for Survival Mouku School are in installing greenhouses to raise orking ve seedings that will then be notive established of Moukou Stream Frank Frankin Active Trails Whokoupoko Londcore will be focussing on weed control planting native trees os well as completing trails to create pothways for walking and cycling. That Grasses/Flaxes/ Shrubs Small Plants up to 3m up to 1.5m Small Trees up to 4m All three projects are expected to be completed by March 2024. Choosing to ignore Cutor im notice and folling to comply with son offence under the Tree Regulations and con result in a fine of up to $10,000 and up to $500 per day port day the offence continues. Also if our inesore domaged because you fed to comply with the Se Regulations you will be liable for the cost of repons The ElectricityHords from Tees) Regulations 2003 (Three Regulations imposes Overheadline TOKV 22-33kV TRV 400V/230V Congratulations to our recipient winners! The Tree Regulations Under the thee Regulations, landowners are legally obliged to keep trees on their property from encroaching the Growth Limit Zone of a power line Counties Energy will carry out the first out of a tree neor power lines for free then the owner is responsible and liable for future costs and maintenance of the tree to ensure it does not encroach the Growth Limit Zone Tree owners may face penalties if they fail to maintain their trees clearance, and this results in damage to power lines or equipment More information can be found of countiesenergy.co.nz/trees YMCA Camp Adair Franklin Active Trails Whakaupoko Landcare Trees for Survival Mauku School countiesenergy.co.nz 16 0.5m Growth Limit Zone the space around the power line (measured in metres) where trees must not encroach, even in windy or stormy conditions Notice Zone: Thiszone is one metre beyond the Growth Limit Zone Controlled Access Zone This zone is defined as fourmeters from any overhead power line. Only Counties Energy approved arborists may out or trim a tree which is within four metres of on overhead line Growth limitzone (LZ) 4m Growth Limit Zone Cut or Trim Notice Notice Zone Hazard Notice Controlled Access Zone ADVERTISEMENT Notice zone (NZ) 5m 3.5m 2.6m 15m Counties Energy Counties Energy Hints and Tips Exotic trees are faster growing and will require more maintenance fast growing species like eucalyptus, pine and poplars con need multiple outs per year fast growing species may also shed limbs and bark, which con become hazards. Usefax and grass near the lines and larger plants and trees further away Mixing species fils gaps, reduces maintenance (especially weeds) and provides wilde habitat Slower growing species are best -you can buy larger grades to get a hedge effect quicker The species recommended in this list are made up of hordy adaptable, easy to grow species that are also good for widde The species at con provide a guide, but if in doubt ask your local nursery for help! And remember, before planting a tree, look up and look out for power lines! Counties Energy announces Environmental and Sustainability Grant recipients wish them all the best with their projects Counties Energy is proud to announce the recipients of their Environmental and Sustainability Grant are v YMCA Comp Adai Franklin Active Trails Whakaupoko Londcore o and Trees for Survival Mouku School The three initiatives will each receive $ 5,000 worth of funding for their environmental projects within the local community Counties Energy General Manager Safety , Culture and Sustainability Tracey Kay says the company is thriled to offer the grant for the second year running and was impressed with the standard of applications received . The Counties Energy Environmental and Sustainability Grant aims to support not - for - profit community organisations or educational providers with projects that protect or enhance the environment in the southern Auckland and northern Waikato regions . This is the second year the e company has offered the grant . a As we continue to increase our focus on sustainability as company it's heartening to see so many local not - for - profit community organisations and educational providers working passionately to make a difference in our community . We received outstanding applications and are extremely proud to have these three p e projects being implemented We thank everyone who applied for the Counties Energy Environmental and Sustainability Grant and Your guide to tree planting near power lines Why the right plantings are important Did you know that most power outages during a storm are caused by trees ? Trees growing too close to power ines con domoge power ines , electrical equipment and cause safety issues . When planting within 8m of a power line , choosing the right trees and plants can help you avoid the risk of power outages in your area . It will also save you time and money , and potentially help you avoid the risk of a fine . This guide helps you to choose the right species to plant and lets you know the correct distance to plant them from the power line Property Boundary - YMCA Comp Adair are using their grant to improve pest control and restore biodiversity , as well as planting native trees . The project will involve local schools to help with the planting and establish T Trees on eco - sourced nursey for Survival Mouku School are in installing greenhouses to raise orking ve seedings that will then be notive established of Moukou Stream Frank Frankin Active Trails Whokoupoko Londcore will be focussing on weed control planting native trees os well as completing trails to create pothways for walking and cycling . That Grasses / Flaxes / Shrubs Small Plants up to 3m up to 1.5m Small Trees up to 4m All three projects are expected to be completed by March 2024 . Choosing to ignore Cutor im notice and folling to comply with son offence under the Tree Regulations and con result in a fine of up to $ 10,000 and up to $ 500 per day port day the offence continues . Also if our inesore domaged because you fed to comply with the Se Regulations you will be liable for the cost of repons The ElectricityHords from Tees ) Regulations 2003 ( Three Regulations imposes Overheadline TOKV 22-33kV TRV 400V / 230V Congratulations to our recipient winners ! The Tree Regulations Under the thee Regulations , landowners are legally obliged to keep trees on their property from encroaching the Growth Limit Zone of a power line Counties Energy will carry out the first out of a tree neor power lines for free then the owner is responsible and liable for future costs and maintenance of the tree to ensure it does not encroach the Growth Limit Zone Tree owners may face penalties if they fail to maintain their trees clearance , and this results in damage to power lines or equipment More information can be found of countiesenergy.co.nz/trees YMCA Camp Adair Franklin Active Trails Whakaupoko Landcare Trees for Survival Mauku School countiesenergy.co.nz 16 0.5m Growth Limit Zone the space around the power line ( measured in metres ) where trees must not encroach , even in windy or stormy conditions Notice Zone : Thiszone is one metre beyond the Growth Limit Zone Controlled Access Zone This zone is defined as fourmeters from any overhead power line . Only Counties Energy approved arborists may out or trim a tree which is within four metres of on overhead line Growth limitzone ( LZ ) 4m Growth Limit Zone Cut or Trim Notice Notice Zone Hazard Notice Controlled Access Zone ADVERTISEMENT Notice zone ( NZ ) 5m 3.5m 2.6m 15m Counties Energy Counties Energy Hints and Tips Exotic trees are faster growing and will require more maintenance fast growing species like eucalyptus , pine and poplars con need multiple outs per year fast growing species may also shed limbs and bark , which con become hazards . Usefax and grass near the lines and larger plants and trees further away Mixing species fils gaps , reduces maintenance ( especially weeds ) and provides wilde habitat Slower growing species are best -you can buy larger grades to get a hedge effect quicker The species recommended in this list are made up of hordy adaptable , easy to grow species that are also good for widde The species at con provide a guide , but if in doubt ask your local nursery for help ! And remember , before planting a tree , look up and look out for power lines !