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Tag: trees

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Who’s responsible for cleaning up tree debris after storms?

When storms cause outages, OPPD’s tree trimming crews focus on freeing power lines from tree limbs to help restore power. So whose job is it to clean up tree limbs once that work is done?

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General

OPPD’s Arboretum turns 20

The OPPD Arboretum was conceived as a better way to educate customers about trees. This month marks the arboretum's 20th anniversary.

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Kids learn about the benefits of trees during Arbor Day celebration

Some 2,000 students from around the greater Omaha metro learned about the importance of trees to our environment and how to plant trees so they won't interfere with power lines.

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6 ways to explore OPPD’s Arboretum

If you are planning to spruce up your yard this spring, take a walk through OPPD’s 26-acre arboretum for some inspiration.

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Tips

Video: The tips you need to plant a tree

OPPD foresters offer their guidance and demonstrate how to successfully plant a container tree.

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Tips

Infographic: Plant right to save big

The right landscaping in the right spots can beautify your property and save you money.

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