Contractor Resources
This section helps contractors plan new projects.
This section is to help contractors plan new projects. The links provided have lots of information to help you in the process.
The Planning Process and Choosing the Site
Whenever trees are planted, it is critical to invest the necessary time in planning the project and choosing the planting areas.
Any design project that involves planting trees should include the following phases:
Conceptual
Take a walk through. Discuss planting options. Include individuals who will be impacted by the project.
Design
Draw planting plans out and determine which locations and species will be best for all involved. Include overhead and underground utility facilities in plan drawings.
Pre-construction
Hold a meeting to discuss the planting design.
Construction
call SDG&E before you dig or work around power linesand Dial 811 Before You Dig. Remind everyone of job site hazards like overhead and underground power lines.
Publicity
Encourage others to put the “right tree in the right place.”
Contractor Links on the Web
- US department of labor – occupational safety and health administration *
- OSHA electrical standards *
- American national standard institute (ANSI) *
- Dig Alert – Dial 811 *
- Tree line USA program *
- International society of arboriculture (ISA): tree worker safety (English version) *
- International society of arboriculture (ISA): tree worker safety (Spanish version) *
- Right tree, right place (Arbor Day Foundation) *
- List of recommended trees
- Tree selection guide *
- Utility arborist association *
- International society of arboriculture *
De-energizing A Power Line
To have a secondary power line on your property de-energized while work is being performed around it, please contact us.
- 1-800-411-7343
SDG&E partners with qualified contractors
Consider SDG&E a partner when planning a project around power lines. We work with contractors with safety as our first priority.
For more information, please contact:
