Tree trimming around power lines
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Tree trimming around power lines
Image: © John Haynes Taken: 23 Apr 2012
Trees and overhead power cables do not mix. There are two main problems, damage if trees fall or rest against cables, and the earthing of live cables. In North Wales Scottish Power Networks employ contractors to keep the cables free of problems. A by-product of this activity is the supply of fuel for wood burning stoves as the cut down timber is the property of the land owner or tenant and is left on site. http://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/contact/
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Image Location
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52.988013
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-3.232948