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The Right Tree in the Right Place The Arbor Day Foundation encourages thoughtful practices


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Trees can help cool your home and neighborhood, break cold winds to lower your heating costs, and provide food for wildlife. Properly placed trees can lower line clearance costs for utility companies, reduce tree mortality, and result in healthier community forests.


Tall trees surrounding your home, such as maple, oak, pine and spruce, provide summer shade to lower cooling costs and


keep out cold winter winds. Medium trees, 40 feet or less in mature height, might include Washington hawthorne and Golden raintree, while smaller trees suitable for planting beneath utility lines might include Redbud, Dogwood, and Crabapple. When planting near utility lines, consider a 25 foot maximum mature height and 20 foot spread. To learn more about which trees might work best in your


yard, visit www.arborday.org. n This article was courtesy of the Arbor Day Foundation.


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Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month


Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by planting a deciduous tree near your home. Deciduous trees lose their leaves during the fall, allowing sunlight to warm your home. In the summer, their shade will give your AC a much needed break.


Source: NRECA


Electrical Safety Tip of the Month


Before planting trees, be sure to look up to ensure they won’t be under power lines. Also, call 811 before you dig to ensure the roots won’t interfere with underground utilities.


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