Case Study: Hoosier Energy achieves removal approval for a hazardous historic oak tree with Davey Resource Group's sonic tomography

Hoosier Energy proves 55% tree decay with Davey to clear substation construction

Hoosier Energy, an electric utility, faced a challenge when a historically classified oak tree adjacent to a new substation construction site was found to be decaying and posed a safety risk. The utility needed to prove the tree was decayed beyond a 55% threshold to avoid a large removal fine. They called on their long-time partner, Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), to provide a scientific solution using its utility vegetation management services.

Davey Resource Group used advanced sonic tomography technology to create images of the tree's internal decay. This method determined the tree was indeed decayed beyond the required 55% threshold. As a result, Davey provided a report that allowed Hoosier Energy to have the historic classification and associated fee waived by the municipality, enabling the substation construction to proceed safely and as planned.

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