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Vegetation Management
Vegetation Management, We maintain safe clearance zones around power lines and work with landowners to manage vegetation
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/sustainability/our-environment/wildfire-safety/lists/what-does-wildfire-mitigation-look-like-at-fortisalberta/vegetation-managementUnderstanding your electricity bill
as the “delivery” component of your electricity bill. FortisAlberta Distribution Service: Vegetation Management Our distribution service includes vegetation management to minimize power outages and wildfires that may be caused by trees and other vegetation interfering with our power lines and equipment. Our, vegetation. A big thanks to Mike Smith, Forestry Field Representative, who we recently caught up
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/our-company/news-and-stories/fortisalbertablog/2023/08/18/your-electricity-billFortisAlberta’s community partners share Earth Day message
in conservation, wildfire education and waste and vegetation management. A few of our community
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/our-company/news-and-stories/fortisalbertablog/2020/04/22/fortisalberta-s-community-partners-share-earth-day-messageTree Brushing Guidelines
can I brush or clear vegetation? You can only brush or clear vegetation on land that you own. You, : B-028 | Updated September 2025 • All vegetation must be removed up to and including the trees, the power line as required. • Not only does the right-of-way need to be cleared of vegetation, pictures that show appropriate brushing clearances achieved. As part of our Integrated Vegetation Management Plan, we generally follow up with a herbicide treatment. By targeting tall growing
https://fortisalberta.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/tree-brushing-guidelines.pdf?sfvrsn=5242981b_1Has FortisAlberta performed an Environmental Impact Study as part of this project?
FortisAlberta is committed to the protection of all bird species and employs a designated Avian Protection Plan that follows the guidelines set out by the Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC) and applicable legal requirements. The legal protection of bird nests through the Species at Risk Act, Migratory Bird Convention Act and the Wildlife Act warrants special management protocols, with these regulations all vegetation within the project area that will be removed, including
https://fortisalberta.com/upgrades/lists/big-springs-faqs/has-fortisalberta-performed-an-environmental-impact-study-as-part-of-this-projectHard at work, whatever the weather: The role our Forestry team plays in keeping your lights on
and the integrity of the system. What you can do: Vegetation management tips Making sure plants and trees, separation between vegetation and power lines located on your property. For your safety, if you need
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/our-company/news-and-stories/fortisalbertablog/2024/03/05/hard-at-work--whatever-the-weather--the-role-our-forestry-team-plays-in-keeping-your-lights-onForestry | FortisAlberta
. Managing vegetation under or near existing facilities helps ensure these commitments are met while adhering to Alberta Electrical Utility Code requirements. We use Integrated Vegetation Management principles and industry Best Management Practices to control vegetation around our power lines and facilities. We assess each site individually to determine the best method of vegetation management, companies. Homeowners are responsible for the maintenance of trees or vegetation on private
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/sustainability/our-environment/forestryFortisAlberta continues to power on
and constructions projects, including vegetation management, and new customer connections, including new service, irrigation and others. Outage Management Please ensure to download our mobile app
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/our-company/news-and-stories/fortisalbertablog/2020/04/03/fortisalberta-continues-to-power-onWildfire mitigation, prevention and our dedication to safety
, such as vegetation management and employee training. For more on FortisAlberta’s wildfire mitigation practices
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/our-company/news-and-stories/fortisalbertablog/2022/05/03/wildfire-mitigation-prevention-and-our-dedication-to-safetyWildfire Safety
of our power lines to identify and address potential hazards before they become problems. Vegetation Management: Our program ensures that trees and other vegetation are kept at a safe distance from, detection, help us protect communities and our infrastructure. Vegetation Management We, . We patrol power lines, manage vegetation, use fire-resistant materials and deploy advanced technologies like Early Fault Detection and Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings. Our Wildfire Risk Management
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in conservation, wildfire education and waste and vegetation management. We are committed to providing safe, integrated vegetation management strategy that includes specialized training for our employees, of this equipment is 2025 – and we’re done. Download our Waste Management brochure Stop, facilities and private property. That’s why we’re dedicated to: PreventionFire management plans in high, education on potential electrical fire hazards that can cause wildfire Land use and vegetation
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/sustainability/our-environment/stewardship2022 KPIs
of power line right-of-ways managed under Integrated Vegetation Management Principles within, employees (%) 32 32 31 Percentage of female management (Supervisor, Manager, and Director) (%) 33, 1965-1980) 36 39 39 Baby Boom (% born 1946-1964) 15 17 20 Employee Age (Management - Generational, filled by females (management) (%) 31 42 23 Benefits Employee training (total hours per year) 65,974, Indicators Labour Management Relations Total number of work stoppages (#) 0 0 0 Percentage of total
https://fortisalberta.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2022-kpis.pdf?sfvrsn=e859c1b_22023 Sustainability Report Key Performance Indicators
Area of power line right-of-ways managed under Integrated Vegetation Management Principles within, - Percentage of female employees (%) 32 32 32 Percentage of female management (Supervisor, Manager, (Management - Generational Data) Generation Z (% born 1997 and later) 0 0 0 Millennial (% born, Percentage of job vacancies filled by females (management) (%) 34 31 42 Benefits Employee training (total, 100 Labour Management Relations Total number of work stoppages (#) 0 0 0 Percentage of total
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under Integrated Vegetation Management Principles within the Forest Protection Area (acres) 24,058, workforce) - - 79 Percentage of female employees (%) 32 31 31 Percentage of female management (Supervisor, Percentage of employees over 50 (%) 31 31 31 Employees Age (Management) Percentage of employees 30, of job vacancies filled by females (management) (%) 42 23 48 Benefits Employee training ($ per, in the Retirement Savings Plan (%) 100 100 100 Labour Management Relations Total number of work stoppages
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under Integrated Vegetation Management Principles within the Forest Protection Area (acres) 24,058, workforce) - - 79 Percentage of female employees (%) 32 31 31 Percentage of female management (Supervisor, Percentage of employees over 50 (%) 31 31 31 Employees Age (Management) Percentage of employees 30, of job vacancies filled by females (management) (%) 42 23 48 Benefits Employee training ($ per, in the Retirement Savings Plan (%) 100 100 100 Labour Management Relations Total number of work stoppages
https://fortisalberta.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/sustainability-program-indicators183709f1-d983-4bc1-8f88-b86b7e13a4e0.pdf?sfvrsn=8d329c1b_1A Personal Perspective: Why Wildfire Risk Mitigation Matters
I’m Dale Thomas, a member of the FortisAlberta Wildfire Mitigation team. After more than 35 years working for the Government of Alberta in all facets of wildfire, forestry and land management, I am now contributing by sharing my knowledge of wildfire behaviour, which, in my experience, is a mix of a science and art. I have seen first-hand the impact that wildfires can have on communities, investing in advanced monitoring systems, maintaining clear vegetation around power lines, hardening
https://fortisalberta.com/about-us/our-company/news-and-stories/fortisalbertablog/2025/05/13/a-personal-perspective--why-wildfire-risk-mitigation-matters2018 Sept Management Discussion
2018 Sept Management Discussion, , primarily those associated with vegetation management, and higher labour costs, an increase in income, with vegetation management, and higher labour costs, an increase in interest expense related to the long-term debt, million primarily due to an increase in third party vegetation management and line maintenance, those associated with vegetation management and an increase in labour costs, and net increases, to an increase in third party vegetation management and line maintenance services. Cost of sales
https://fortisalberta.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2018-sept-management-discussion.pdf?sfvrsn=267f9f1b_62021 Sept Management Discussion
2021 Sept Management Discussion, to a decrease in labour costs and vegetation management contractor costs. The increase in quarterly net, to an increase in vegetation management contractor costs, an increase in the provision for inventory, costs associated with vegetation management. Depreciation 1.5 The increase was primarily due, in contractor costs associated with vegetation management, an increase in the provision, ) due to a decrease in labour costs and vegetation management contractor costs. The increase
https://fortisalberta.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/fortisalberta-september-30-2021-mda.pdf?sfvrsn=752e9e1b_102018 June Management Discussion
2018 June Management Discussion, with vegetation management, an increase in depreciation due to continued investment in capital assets, associated with vegetation management, an increase in interest expense related to the long-term debt, by higher contract manpower costs, primarily those associated with vegetation management, and net increases, by higher contract manpower costs, primarily those associated with vegetation management, and net, as a result of the timing of vegetation management costs, partially offset by an increase in labour
https://fortisalberta.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2018-june-managementdiscussion.pdf?sfvrsn=fc9b9f1b_4Avian Protection Plan
and Areas of Management Concern ............................................................................. 5 3.1 Species of Management Concern, 3.1.2. Other Species of Management Concern, ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Areas of Management Concern, Management
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Moving High Loads
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