SCE&G continues tree trimming in Columbia - Local / Metro - TheState.com

"SCE&G said the trimming will increase the reliability of electric service and improve safety. The guidelines include removing vegetation within eight to 12 feet below and beside the power lines and up to 20 feet above the power lines. The work, which has been criticized by many as too aggressive, will be monitored by the city’s forest and beautification division.
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