Right Tree – Right Place

Planting a tree? You'll have many choices to make about what kind and where to put it.

A small sapling could grow to 40 feet or more. If planted too close to power lines, its branches can interfere with those lines. Consequences can range from misshaping the tree as a result of drastic pruning requirements, to having to remove the large tree, to fires and even explosions caused by contact between the branch and power line.

We can help you make good long-term decisions. Wherever you live in Manitoba, we can help you plant the right tree in the right place.

Start here. Open the Right Tree – Right Place application*.

Other landscaping and vegetation resources:

• Landscaping around electrical equipment
  Whether above or below ground, electrical equipment and natural gas lines are part of every home's landscaping. They should be considered before any work is done. Updated 2008, 5 pages.
• The Tree Care Guide
  Proper planning, planting and maintenance are key for growing flourishing trees that will provide long lasting enjoyment. Updated 2004, 28 pages.

Have questions or need more information? Contact our Customer Contact Centre.

* The Right Tree – Right Place application was developed with resources from the University of Winnipeg's Centre for Forest Interdisciplinary Research.