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The Wollemi Pine is one of the world's oldest and rarest plants dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. With less than 100 adult trees known to exist in the wild, the Wollemi Pine is now the focus of extensive research to safeguard its survival. Assist in the conservation effort by growing your own Wollemi Pine and becoming part of one of the most dramatic comebacks in natural history. Click here for more information.

The information below comes from PG&E's website. We believe PG&E is light years ahead of other utility companies in vegetation management.

High Voltage Transmission Power Lines and Orchards, including clearance requirements for orchards and walnut and almond tree removal incentive programs.

Questions about Trees and Power Lines, including why tree pruning is important, and knowing your utility lines.

Tree pruning FAQs, which features helpful information such as when will the tree-trimming crews actually arrive, how often are areas patrolled, and what preparations should be made before pruning begins.

Pole clearing in wilderness areas, including equipment and power lines inspection and pole marking and tagging.

Laws and regulations, including firebreak clearing (Code 4292), state responsibility (Code 4293), Utility vegetation management requirements (Order 95), and NERC Standard FAC-003-01: Transmission Vegatation Management Standard (to be released soon).

Useful resources, including power line safety and trees, rights and responsibilities, and FAQs.