Reflections on Fifty Years of Utility Line Clearance    (View PDF)

Richard E. Abbott

Abstract: Utility line clearing has developed into a major industry. Many utilities today employ professionals (arborists, foresters, etc.), to direct their programs. Increased federal and state regulations have changed work procedures, tools, methods, equipment, etc. Basically the line clearance industry, with the exception of telephone/telegraph, has reacted to crisis. There is a need for a research coordinating committee to establish priorities, goals and ultimately stabilize or reduce maintenance line clearing cost.

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https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1982.016