Your spring guide to tree planting near powerlines Why the right plantings are important Did you know that most power outages in our areas during storm events are from trees? Trees can also damage power lines and equipment and cause safety issues. When planting within aim of a power line, choosing the right trees and plants can help you avoid the risk of power outages to your area. It will also save you time and money-less maintenance less cost, and potentially even means you avoid the risk of a fine of up to $10,000. This guide helps you to choose the right species to plant and lets you know the correct distance to plant them from the line Property Boundary Grasses/Flaxes/ Shrubs Smoll Plants up to 1.5m up to 3m boo Small Trees up to 4m Drone survey of the electricity network Counties Energy . . . .. . The Regulations Under the regulations, landowners are legally obliged to keep trees on their property from encroaching on the notice zone of a powerline Counties Energy will carry out the first out of a tree near power lines for free, then the owner is responsible and liable for the costs of any future maintenance of the tree to ensure it does not encroach on a notice zone. The 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 at countiesenergy.co.nz/trees . I Overhead line 110KV 33KV 22kV TKV Growth limit zone (OLZ) 4m 25m 2m Growth Limit Zone Cutor Trim Notice Pukeoware Opaheke Glenbrook Patumahoe Pukekohe East Te Hihi Notice Zone Hazard Notice Controlled Access Zone 1.6m 400V/230V 0.5m *The Electricity and from Thee) Regulations 2000 (The Regulation imposs Notice zone (NZ) 5m 3.5m 3m 2.00 1.5m An aerial survey of the electricity network will be undertaken by a contractor for network owner Counties Energy in the Franklin area including the following: High resolution imagery of the top of power poles, lines and equipment will be taken by a low flying drone from the public road reserve, so safety and replacement assessments can be made. Residents are encouraged to move their dogs to a secure location if they are likely to become stressed. Counties Energy-owned power lines and equipment on private property will be surveyed, however images will only be taken of the equipment-not of private ADVERTISEMENT Hingaia Mauku Pukekohe Hill Waiuku (Work is weather dependant and dates may change) 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 cuts per year. Fast growing species may also shed limbs and bark, which can become hazards. Use flax and gross nearer the lines and larger plants and trees further away Mixing species fils gaps, reduces maintenance (especially weeds) and provides wildlife 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 and buy species that are also good for wide from bees to birds. it in doubt ask your local nursery for help! And remember before planting a tree, look up and look out for power lines. September October 2022 September October 2022 September December 2022 September December 2022 September - December 2022 October - December 2022 November - December 2022 November 2022 - December 2022 November December 2022 November - December 2022 property. If the drone will access private property Counties Energy will be in contact with the landowner in writing a minimum of two weeks before access. Contact will also be made the day prior via phone call. All drone work is conducted by certified operators and within CAA requirements. For more information go to: countiesenergy.co.nz/dronesurvey or call 0800 100 202. Your spring guide to tree planting near powerlines Why the right plantings are important Did you know that most power outages in our areas during storm events are from trees ? Trees can also damage power lines and equipment and cause safety issues . When planting within aim of a power line , choosing the right trees and plants can help you avoid the risk of power outages to your area . It will also save you time and money - less maintenance less cost , and potentially even means you avoid the risk of a fine of up to $ 10,000 . This guide helps you to choose the right species to plant and lets you know the correct distance to plant them from the line Property Boundary Grasses / Flaxes / Shrubs Smoll Plants up to 1.5m up to 3m boo Small Trees up to 4m Drone survey of the electricity network Counties Energy . . . .. . The Regulations Under the regulations , landowners are legally obliged to keep trees on their property from encroaching on the notice zone of a powerline Counties Energy will carry out the first out of a tree near power lines for free , then the owner is responsible and liable for the costs of any future maintenance of the tree to ensure it does not encroach on a notice zone . The 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 at countiesenergy.co.nz/trees . I Overhead line 110KV 33KV 22kV TKV Growth limit zone ( OLZ ) 4m 25m 2m Growth Limit Zone Cutor Trim Notice Pukeoware Opaheke Glenbrook Patumahoe Pukekohe East Te Hihi Notice Zone Hazard Notice Controlled Access Zone 1.6m 400V / 230V 0.5m * The Electricity and from Thee ) Regulations 2000 ( The Regulation imposs Notice zone ( NZ ) 5m 3.5m 3m 2.00 1.5m An aerial survey of the electricity network will be undertaken by a contractor for network owner Counties Energy in the Franklin area including the following : High resolution imagery of the top of power poles , lines and equipment will be taken by a low flying drone from the public road reserve , so safety and replacement assessments can be made . Residents are encouraged to move their dogs to a secure location if they are likely to become stressed . Counties Energy - owned power lines and equipment on private property will be surveyed , however images will only be taken of the equipment - not of private ADVERTISEMENT Hingaia Mauku Pukekohe Hill Waiuku ( Work is weather dependant and dates may change ) 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 cuts per year . Fast growing species may also shed limbs and bark , which can become hazards . Use flax and gross nearer the lines and larger plants and trees further away Mixing species fils gaps , reduces maintenance ( especially weeds ) and provides wildlife 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 and buy species that are also good for wide from bees to birds . it in doubt ask your local nursery for help ! And remember before planting a tree , look up and look out for power lines . September October 2022 September October 2022 September December 2022 September December 2022 September - December 2022 October - December 2022 November - December 2022 November 2022 - December 2022 November December 2022 November - December 2022 property . If the drone will access private property Counties Energy will be in contact with the landowner in writing a minimum of two weeks before access . Contact will also be made the day prior via phone call . All drone work is conducted by certified operators and within CAA requirements . For more information go to : countiesenergy.co.nz/dronesurvey or call 0800 100 202 .