Tree Risk Assessment in Boise, ID

Idaho Power prunes along its lines on a maintenance cycle, to clearances that last at least three years. After major storms, Boise Community Forestry, the Ada County Highway District and Idaho Power clear public trees and lines; private trees are the owner's.

Silver maple: brittle; storm breakage Siberian elm: weak-wooded and weedy Cottonwood: boise River corridor; huge limbs

Thunderstorm outflows with ~55 mph gusts topple trees on the Bench.

Big maples, elms and cottonwoods with shallow, irrigated roots.

Idaho Power prunes for clearances lasting at least three years.

Older North End and Bench neighborhoods have mature shade trees close to houses, alleys and overhead lines, so removals are usually done in sections from the alley or street. Foothills homes sit at the wildland edge, where steep lots, limited access and fire rules shape the work.