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NIPSCO Forestry
Selecting the right tree
Choosing the right place
The beauty and benefit of trees
Trees not only add beauty and character to their surroundings, they are also beneficial to the environment. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and convert these harmful gases into oxygen. Trees can produce edible fruits and nuts and serve as wildlife habitats.
Trees can also help you save on your energy costs. For example, trees planted to the south and southwest of your home will help shade your house. Evergreens planted to the north and northwest can provide a barrier to the bitter cold of winter winds.
Choosing the right tree is a very important decision. Planting it in the right place is an investment in your property. Always decide in advance what you would like your tree to do for you, and always consider the height and spread of the tree once it reaches maturity.
NIPSCO's Award-Winning Forestry Program
Through the special efforts of its Forestry Operations department, NIPSCO is one of the few utilities in the nation consistently honored by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a TREE LINE USA Utility.
All utilities are required to trim trees away from overhead power lines. The TREE LINE USA award recognizes NIPSCO for the professionalism and environmental stewardship demonstrated in accomplishing this goal.
NIPSCO's Tree Planting Partnership Program is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of "planting the right tree in the right place." It also teaches the value and benefits of trees and seeks to demonstrate that trees and power lines can co-exist in harmony.
NIPSCO regularly provides funding to community tree-planting projects in northern Indiana. If you have questions about NIPSCO's Forestry Operations department, call 1-800-464-7726.
View our forestry brochures online!
NIPSCO's forestry brochures are in Adobe Acrobat format. To view them, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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