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Vegetation Management


VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

The mission of Vegetation Management is to provide safe, reliable electric to the Cooperative’s members using proven vegetation management activities such as tree trimming, tree removal, mowing, and herbicide application to clear non-compatible vegetation from within and around the varying utility resources maintained by the Cooperative.  

Following sound vegetation management techniques that meet all local, state, and federal regulations while enriching the natural resources of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Vegetation Management represents the largest portion of the Right-of-Way budget. This provides maintenance activities for all nine counties in a three year maintenance cycle.  

Since May of 2003, all tree trimming and mowing operations have been performed by Asplundh Tree Experts of Willow Grove, PA. They provide a mix of resources to assist the Cooperative in its effort to maintain vegetation and minimize its impacts.

We want to encourage tree-planting for all of our members, so when you are deciding what kind of trees to plant, think of where you will be planting, how tall that tree will grow, and if it will interfere with any nearby power lines.  

Plant at the right height and proximity to power lines

 

Maryland's Pollinator Protection Plan

Offering cost effective, eco-friendly meadow management strategies that could promote and provide better habitats for pollinators and wildlife in Maryland.  

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Right Tree in The Right Place

Members can help Choptank Electric Cooperative's Vegetation Management initiative be successful  by planting the right tree in the right place.

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Vegetation Management Schedule

Choptank Electric Cooperative takes vegetation management seriously. Review our extensive vegetation management schedule below. 

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Vegetation Management Herbicide Schedule

Choptank Electric Cooperative takes vegetation management seriously. Review our extensive vegetation management herbicide schedule below.

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    • Contact Us
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    • Payment Options & Your Bill
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    • Meter Sockets
    • Member Guide
    • Customer Choice
    • Business Members
      • Questline
      • Agri-Business
      • Load Control
  • Member Benefits
    • Annual Meeting
    • Co-op Connections
    • Capital Credits
    • E-News
    • Commitment to Community
      • Operation Round Up
      • Donations and Sponsorship
      • Scholarships
      • Youth Tour
      • Legislative News
      • Presentations and Demonstrations
  • Resources
    • Safety
      • Outage Map
      • Miss Utility
      • Storm Preparation
      • Vegetation Management
        • Invasive Species
      • DSTL
    • Energy Solutions
      • Energy Assistance
      • Renewable Energy Certificates
      • Beat The Peak
      • Green Energy
      • Energy Efficiency
      • Chop-A-Watt
  • Choptank Fiber