Originally Posted by
gmt13
There's always the desire to pre-empt tree damage to powerlines but I don't think that's related to regulation. There is a panic about the spread of emerald ash borers now and there may be some requirement to remove infested trees. Here's a map:
If they do that in our area it's cause of the freak wind we've been having. 1/3 of the mass of a massive tree gets ripped off and destroys anything it lands on.