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If a homeowner is contracting a private tree service to trim or remove a tree, Ameren Missouri will assist in making the tree safe for a qualified tree service to do its work. The debris will be left for the homeowner’s tree service to remove. Fallen trees and branches are a primary cause of electric power treeclearing.bar minimize the likelihood of safety hazards and power outages, trees and vegetation must be kept clear of electric power lines.

Ameren Illinois trims trees only in right-of-way and easements.

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Trees near the electric line that runs from the main power line to a home - called a service drop - are the property owner’s responsibility. Ameren may, therefore, hold easement rights on the land on which power lines and poles are located. Ameren requests landowners not to encroach on the easements with trees or buildings that may disrupt the operation of the lines.

Ameren customers can receive free wood chips made from tree trimmings. Learn More. Why We Trim Trees. Trimming trees and managing right-of-way vegetation can prevent many - but not all - outages that are caused when trees adjoining Ameren’s easements fall onto power lines.

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Other reasons to remove trees may be that they are too close to your house, foundation, sidewalk, driveway, underground pipes, power lines, or if the tree is leaning severely to one side or the other.

To enhance safety and reliability, Ameren Illinois works year-round to keep 70, miles of transmission and distribution lines clear of trees and other vegetation. We inspect every circuit at least once every four years, and trim as needed, as required by state regulations. Ameren Missouri is proud to serve more than local municipalities with safe, clean and reliable energy. We recognize the value of urban forests and believe in the importance of planting the right tree in the right place.

We have initiated a municipal tree replacement program by partnering with municipalities to remove trees that require.