Vegetation Management Program BPA owns and operates over half of the region's high-voltage electric grid. Its 15,000 miles of high voltage power lines carry power from the Corp. of Engineer dams and other power plants to Public and Private utility companies. Within this service area BPA manages over 165,000 acres of vegetation within 8,000 miles of rights-of-way corridors. BPA manages the vegetation on and near its rights-of-way corridors to keep people safe and the system reliable and to comply with federal regulations. Trees (and other tall growing vegetation) that grow close to high-voltage transmission lines are a hazard. Trees don’t have to touch a high-voltage transmission line to be dangerous. In certain circumstances, electricity can “arc” from wires through the air to trees or equipment, resulting in fires, injuries or even fatalities to anyone near the tree or equipment. Touching any part of the electrical path can cause serious injury or death. Tree related power outages are more than just an inconvenience; they can disrupt service to homes, businesses, hospitals and other important community services. In order to prevent these power disruptions, trees close to power lines are trimmed or removed. For all of these reasons BPA maintains an active Vegetation Management Program. Natural Resource Specialists (NRS) are located across BPA’s system to coordinate and manage the vegetation in their service areas. Your local NRS is there to help keep people safe and the system reliable. If you have any questions about BPA’s Vegetation Program contact your local natural resource specialist or call 1-800-836-6619 for assistance. Local NRS Contacts: (mouseover map for contact name & phone number) Vegetation Management Vegetation Management Fact Sheet Final Environmental Impact Statement & Supplement Analysis Frequently Asked Questions Other Links: Real Property Services and landowner guides Danger Tree brochure Environment Fish & Wildlife Link