Tree Care and Maintenance

Trees have many practical benefits. They are natural air filters, removing dust and greenhouse gases. They can trim your energy bills up to 20 percent. They improve the value of your property. They provide wildlife habitats and shelter, reduce soil erosion, promote a healthy environment and enhance quality of life.

But more importantly, trees are things of beauty.

There are many different types and shapes of trees. They grow at different rates and need differing types of soil and nutrients.

It is also very important to take power lines into consideration when planting a tree. Future size of the tree is very important. Plant a tree that the future size will never interfere with the power lines. Trees can retain their natural beauty if they don't have to be trimmed to protect the safety and reliablity of the power lines.

Trimming trees is one of BTES' major expenses. Help us reduce this cost which must be borne by our customers.

Choose the right tree and the right location which is not under or near the power lines.

Click here to see how to plant trees to conserve energy.

For a booklet (pdf format) on how to choose the right tree, how to plant, trim and maintain trees, and a list of trees that grow well in our region, click here.