Environmental Management Services

GreenLine Environmental, a division of Hi-Line Engineering, a GDS Company, provides environmental services specially geared to the electric utility industry. Our staff is composed of registered foresters and ISA certified arborists. We have experience in both power line design and operation to complement our expertise in vegetation management on right-of-ways. Our goal is to use our technology and experience to provide efficient long-term control of trees and brush in harmony with the biological ecosystem.

GreenLine offers the following services to utilities, municipals, developers, industry, and the military:
  • Right-of-Way Vegetation Management
  • GPS and GIS Mapping and Inventory
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Urban Forestry Consulting

GreenLine Environmental is committed to client satisfaction. We are proud to provide high-quality service at competitive rates.

Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation Management
Through effective management, GreenLine Environmental provides long-term control of vegetation on utility right-of-ways while reducing maintenance costs and increasing efficiency. Please contact us for services in the following areas:

  • Right-of-Way Vegetation Management Plans
  • Contracts and Specifications for Clearing and Trimming
  • Herbicide Treatment Prescriptions and Application Contracts
  • GPS Inventory and Mapping of Right-of-Way Vegetation
  • Customer Notification, Complaint Resolution, and Tree Replacement

GPS and GIS Services
GreenLine Environmental employs sub-meter geographical positioning system (GPS) equipment for accurate mapping and data collection to efficiently manage the utility’s plant investment. We develop geo-referenced maps of utility lines that can be overlaid onto aerial photographs, USGS quadrangles, or governmental road maps. Our list of GPS/GIS services includes:

  • Electric, Gas, and Water Plant Inventory
  • Right-of-Way Vegetation Inventory
  • Utility Joint-Use Surveys and Attachment Inventories
  • Utility Plant Detail Maps and Databases
  • Accounting, Operating, and Engineering Service Automation

Environmental Assessment
GreenLine utilizes biological knowledge and practical experience to develop strategies for the conservation of our natural resources. Using state-of-the-art technology, GreenLine can manage the valuable natural resources of our world and generate harmony between the needs of industry and the environmental concerns of the public. Our environmental assessment services include: 

  • Forest Fuel Modeling for Wildfire Prevention
  • Endangered Wildlife and Plant Species Survey
  • Governmental Permit Filing and Administration
  • Recreational Use Assessment and Management Plans
  • Natural Resource GPS/GIS Inventories and Maps

Urban Forestry
The GreenLine professional staff of ISA certified arborists and registered foresters has the knowledge and experience to advise municipals, universities, and the military on how to protect, maintain, and enhance the trees and vegetation in high-density population centers. We offer the following urban forestry services:

  • Tree Assessment and Management Plans
  • Tree Preservation Plans for Construction Sites
  • Hazardous Tree Inspection and Evaluation
  • Specifications for Tree Removal and Replacement
  • Green Space Design and Management

Contact Information:
W. Richard Lovelace, RF, CA
1826 Opelika Road
Auburn, AL 36830
Voice: 334.887.3297
Fax: 334.887.3298

Kevin J. Mara, PE
1850 Parkway Place, Suite 800
Marietta, GA 30067
Voice: 770.426.0819
Fax: 770.426.0303

www.green-line-environmental.com

 


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