25 Apr
CORE is thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as a 2024 Tree Line USA utility by the Arbor Day Foundation. Being recognized as a Tree Line utility is a significant achievement. It demonstrates our commitment to best practices in utility arboriculture and illustrates how trees and utilities can co-exist for the benefit of communities and citizens.
Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing best practices that protect and cultivate America’s urban tree canopy. In addition, Tree Line USA promotes delivering safe and reliable electricity while maintaining healthy community forests.
CORE achieved the Tree Line USA recognition by meeting five program standards: quality tree care, annual worker training, tree planting and public education, a formal tree-based energy conservation, and participation in an Arbor Day celebration. Meeting these standards is an important part of our Vegetation Management program and commitment to Colorado’s urban forestry. Properly pruned and maintained trees increases the reliability of service and ultimately results in fewer downed lines during storms or severe weather events.
More information about Tree Line USA can be found at: arborday.org/TreeLineUSA.