The Victorian government has knocked back appeals from an expert panel to go easier on pruning branches in low-risk areas.
The government has rejected recommendations from an expert panel that could increase tree canopy cover across Victorian suburbs.
Every day, crews across the state prune and lop back branches from powerlines. Currently, trees in low-risk areas with low-voltage powerlines are cut back one metre.But the state’s Electricity Line Clearing Consultative Committee has recommended that in low-risk areas, branches only need to be trimmed by 30 centimetres.
where areas with a lot of hard surfaces like concrete and not much shade can be much hotter than surrounding areasPhoto shows A close-up of a man smiling as he stands in the wilderness. He's wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses “So any impacts on public safety and reliable power supply can be assessed, before further reductions are considered,’’ a spokesperson said.“As the state’s energy safety regulator our primary focus is the safety of the community. We know that the safe, reliable supply of electricity is critical for households and those on life support,’’ Energy Safe Victoria said in a statement.
The veteran volunteer firefighter rejects any suggestion that the policy would increase bushfire risk.
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