Clearing trees and overgrown vegetation is vital to provide safe, reliable power to our members.
We clear certain areas in our service territory, known as rights of way to:
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Keep power lines clear of tree limbs
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Restore power outages more quickly
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Keep crews and members of our community safe
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Reduce unexpected costs for repairs
Vegetation management improves service reliability for our members.
Request Tree Trimming
If you feel trees located near service lines need to be trimmed or removed, please call our office at 800-551-4951. We will have our tree trimming contractor work with you. The tree trimming crew we hire is sent out on a planned, rotating schedule to clear trees and brush from our rights of way. Do not attempt to trim branches away from power lines by yourself.
Additional information about tree planting can be found on Arbor Day Foundation.
In 2026, KPC has contracted with TreeStory to do our trimming and ground clearing. Their trucks are clearly marked with their TreeStory logo. Throughout the rest of the year, they will be working in the townships of Hayes, Norway Lake, Arctander, Colfax, Lake Andrew and Dovre. Prior to trimming, a door hanger is placed on the member’s door, notifying them of the work to be done. Maintaining clearances around facilities is critical to proving safe and reliable power to you, our member-owners. If you have any questions regarding tree trimming, please contact us.