Aerial patrols are an integral part of a modern utility field operations program. Whether flying annual cycles for vegetation management, or inspecting critical assets during a storm response, the speed
The world of vegetation management is complex, and no two utilities are the same. While some utilities continue to embrace well managed, cycle-based trimming, others are shifting to prescriptive trimming
It’s amazing how quickly the digital landscape has changed for utility vegetation management (UVM) in just a few years. Read my feature article, Considerations When Deploying Crew Technology, in the May/June 2020 issue
Effective UVM Through Integration of Workforce, Planning, and Technology. Read my article, Putting UVM On The Assembly Line, co-written with Jarod Cassada. The article was featured in the May/June 2020 issue of Utility Arborist
Our recent story map shows how we worked with a Florida golf course to combat an invasive weed.
Posted by Madelyn Mateo Are weeds choking your productivity? Are you worried about sight-line visibility, fire hazards, or maintenance costs? What about the damage those invasive species are doing to
Posted by Ray Dorsey Recently, a friend of mine was taking his wife to the airport. They were running behind due to traffic on the Interstate. Upon taking
Posted by Madelyn Mateo Clearion, Scientists, and Vegetation Managers Join Forces to Help Pollinators Thrive. Purple loosestrife, reed canary grass, and kudzu are just a few of
Posted by Madelyn Mateo There are so many utilities and other right-of-way owners out there that are providing a commendable contribution to the environment and conservation, but the
Posted by Madelyn Mateo Anyone working in the rights-of-way vegetation management business has likely heard about the possibility that the Monarch butterfly will be listed as an endangered
Posted by Brooks Smith Today we’re featuring guest blogger, Brooks Smith, Data Technician with Wilderness Environmental Services (WES). He will share with you his 5 Tips for using Clearion to
Posted by Christopher Kelly Earlier this year, President Trump held a meeting with leaders from electric utilities and various federal agencies to discuss risks to the US power grid from
Posted by Susan Rasavongseuk We’re excited about the Clearion data processing engine (DPE) and now, nine months after introducing it, what’s the latest? Has the tool lived up
Posted by Christopher Kelly Question: You mentioned that, when getting started, you can pick a few core processes to automate and set attainable goals. What are a few
Posted by Christopher Kelly As a continuation of our series, “RAQs: Randomly Asked Questions,” the following two questions also arose during our recent webinar. Feel free to keep