36Preservation of trees

#### 36 Preservation of trees 36 Preservation of trees > > (1) A distributor must not remove any tree, or trim any tree in a way that substantially damages the tree, unless— > > > > > (a) the distributor is of the opinion that it is necessary to do so to protect its power lines or the safety of persons or property under or near its power lines, and > > > > > (b) the distributor has considered alternative methods and is of the opinion that none of those methods are feasible (including economically feasible) in the circumstances, and > > > > > (c) the distributor is acting in accordance with a tree management plan. > > > (2) Alternative methods include the use of aerial bundled cables, the controlled trimming of trees and the appropriate location or relocation of power lines (including placing them underground). > > **cll 36:** Am 2014 No 88, Sch 1.8 \[5\].