After re-clearing, brush and re-growth is maintained with
an environmentally friendly herbicide treatment, which
encourages slow re-growth. The herbicides that are used
are varieties which can be purchased over the counter
by private land owners. The products are used in accordance
with label instructions and the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). Our personnel must carry current herbicide
labels and material safety data sheets, as is required
by law. We control all species of woody brush and trees,
except for berry bushes and small growing flowering plants.
Member and landowner notification.
Members of Laurens Electric and landowners are notified
before crews begin working on a section of scheduled right-of-way
by mail.
Although LEC can legally maintain easement areas without
any prior notification, we feel it is a customer courtesy
to inform the property owner again with an easement maintenance
notice. If members or landowners have any questions about
right-of-way maintenance in their area, we encourage them
to contact the general foreman listed at the bottom of
the notice.
Reporting a tree problem
There are ways to report a tree problem. In emergency
situations for example, when a tree is leaning on a power
line, etc. please contact LEC directly at 866-9RESTORE.
The emergency situation will be handled as soon as possible.
The non-emergency situation often needs to be scheduled
and we will try to handle the situation as soon as possible.
Whether the non-emergency situation can be handled immediately
depends on available crews and whether the call is received
during their busiest right-of-way season, which is generally
in the spring until late summer. To report a non-emergency
situation, please call LEC at 800-942-3141 or send an
e-mail.
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