Vegetation is too close to a medium-voltage line. What to do How to identify a medium-voltage line You need to prune or cut down a tree or shrub. How to prevent accidents You want to plant a tree or shrub. Make sure to maintain the required minimum clearance from medium-voltage lines Use the online tool: “Clearance-Tree-Electricity” Hazards and nuisances if the required minimum clearance is not maintained How Hydro-Québec controls vegetation near its distribution lines Preventive maintenance and corrective action