TY - JOUR T1 - Economics of Utility Lateral Trimming JF - Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) JO - JOA SP - 74 LP - 77 DO - 10.48044/jauf.1988.017 VL - 14 IS - 3 AU - Richard A. Johnstone Y1 - 1988/03/01 UR - http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/14/3/74.abstract N2 - The implementation of lateral trimming, proper crew scheduling, tree removal and/or replacement and growth regulator injections were proposed in 1982 as techniques necessary for a utility manager to stretch available funds in order to maintain a reliable electric system. Expectations were exceeded at Delmarva Power as these techniques allowed the budget to be reduced while reliability was improved. ER -