Executive Summary of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations The Regulations provide for the control of trees adjacent to electricity lines.  The purpose of the regulations is to protect the security of supply of electricity and the safety of the public.

Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 The Government introduced new regulations in January 2004 aimed at protecting the security of the supply of electricity and the safety of the public.

Nelson Electricity Limited Tree Powerline Brochure Coming into contact with power lines can be extremely hazardous and can cause serious injury or death.  The dangers should not be under-estimated.  Nelson Electricity realises that tree trimming around power lines is not something the public generally has expertise in.  We recommend you hire professionals with the necessary expertise and safety procedures to competently carry out this work or make contact with Nelson Electricity who can assist and advise in this matter. The Tree Powerline Brochure (below) provides you with general information about the dangers posed by contact between trees and live power lines, the areas around live lines that need to be kept clear and other information the regulations require.

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