OUR SERVICES & CAPABILITIES

Utility Vegetation Expertise

Integrated support across planning, field execution, maintenance, and emergency response.

WHAT WE DO

Core capabilities across vegetation management.

Shade Tree supports utility programs from planning and assessment through field execution, ongoing maintenance, and emergency response. Select a capability to explore our scope of support.

Right-of-Way Construction & Maintenance

Shade Tree supports utility line-clearance and right-of-way programs across transmission and distribution environments, from new ROW construction through recurring maintenance.

  • Brush and weed control
  • Mowing and reclamation
  • Utility access and line-clearance support
Tree & Vegetation Surveys

Field surveys provide the information utilities need to understand vegetation conditions, prioritize work, and support effective program planning.

  • Field condition assessments
  • Work prioritization support
  • Program and crew visibility
Herbicide Application

Targeted herbicide application supports effective vegetation control and helps utilities manage long-term maintenance needs with environmental and customer considerations in mind.

  • Implement ECO-friendly herbicide program
  • Targeted vegetation management
  • Long-term maintenance support
Storm Response

Shade Tree mobilizes 24/7/365 when severe weather impacts the system, providing vegetation support that helps utility teams move restoration efforts forward.

  • Rapid field mobilization
  • Vegetation and debris clearing
  • Utility restoration support
Project Management & Permit Facilitation

Customized planning, coordination, and permit support help align vegetation management work with each client’s operating requirements and project needs.

  • Work planning and scheduling
  • Permit coordination
  • Field and stakeholder coordination
Drone Services

Drone services provide additional field visibility and documentation to support vegetation management planning and program decisions.

  • Aerial field visibility
  • Planning support (including LiDAR)
  • Program documentation
Special Equipment Innovation

Specialized equipment and work methods help Shade Tree support challenging terrain, restricted access, and varied field conditions.

  • All-terrain and specialized access
  • Remote trimming and mowing resources
  • Advancing mechanical ROW methods
Solar & Substation Clearing

Shade Tree provides vegetation clearing and maintenance around solar facilities, substations, and other critical utility infrastructure.

  • Facility vegetation clearing
  • Grounds maintenance support
  • Equipment access and clearance

WHY IT MATTERS

Supporting safer, more reliable utility operations.

Shade Tree works as an extension of the client’s team, tailoring each program to operating requirements, maintenance strategy, and local conditions. From routine maintenance programs to specialized field needs and emergency response, our approach is built around the utility’s priorities.

Strengthen Reliability

Help utilities manage vegetation-related risk and support long-term system performance.

Protect the Public

Manage vegetation around utility infrastructure with public and worker safety in mind.

Improve Equipment Access

Maintain access needed for inspection, maintenance, and utility operations.

Support Better Decisions

Strengthen planning and work prioritization with field information and program visibility.

FLEET & EQUIPMENT

Equipped for the work.

Shade Tree maintains a versatile fleet to support routine vegetation management, specialized access needs, and field operations.

Aerial Access

Aerial units with working heights from 40 to 70 feet.

Vegetation Equipment

Disc and drum chippers, mowers, remote trimmers, and spray application equipment.

Field Mobility

4WD support vehicles and specialized all-terrain and backyard access equipment.

Preventive maintenance helps keep vehicles and equipment ready for service.

SAFETY-DRIVEN EXECUTION

Safety is built into every program.

Our #1 priority at Shade Tree is that everyone gets home safe each day. Shade Tree’s safety program is driven and supported at every level of the organization. Training, field leadership, planning, and individual accountability work together to protect our employees, our clients, the public, and the infrastructure entrusted to our care.

  • Stop Work for Safety authority for employees and contractors
  • Mentoring and support for less-experienced employees
  • Continued compliance and technical training
  • Pre-job planning and hazard assessment
  • Field audits by leadership and management
Our top priority is that everyone gets home safe every day.

A MASTEC POWER DELIVERY OPERATING COMPANY

Shade Tree combines specialized utility vegetation expertise with the broader resources and support of MasTec Power Delivery, providing added capacity and scalability as program needs evolve.

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