How We Trim

Safeguarding Tree Health, Preserving Beauty

Our tree trimming program has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for our high standards that prioritize tree health. Learn about our tree trimming standards and practices.
  

Trimming in Your Neighborhood or on Your Property
We recognize that seeing more trees being pruned on Long Island may cause some uncertainty. That's why we're committed to keeping our customers and elected officials informed before and during the tree trimming process. Here's how we do that:

  • We meet with elected officials in towns and villages before tree trimming begins.
  • We send letters and emails to customers two to three weeks before tree trimming begins in their neighborhoods, letting them know when work is scheduled. The notification includes the Vegetation Management Manager’s name and the PSEG Long Island Customer number.
  • A door hanger is placed on each affected customer’s door, typically, two to three days before we start work in each neighborhood.
  • We have a legal right to enter private property to trim or pick up debris. As a courtesy, our crews first knock on the front door. To maintain our crews' schedules and productivity, we cannot schedule appointments in advance. If a customer expresses concerns, our crews make every effort to address them.

 
What We Trim

It's our goal to maintain healthy trees whenever we can, while also implementing an enhanced trim cycle to keep power lines clear. PSEG Long Island contractors are required to trim according to standards set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Best Management Practices defined by the International Society of Arboriculture. Routine tree trimming is performed for two different levels of electric service: distribution and transmission.