Dingxi advances forest-power grid co-security for green, safe transmission

The Transmission Operation and Maintenance Center of the State Grid Dingxi Power Supply Company has launched a special campaign to reduce wildfire risks by clearing weeds and tree branches along high-voltage lines, in cooperation with the Shichuan Forest Farm of Zhangxian county in Dingxi, Northwest China's Gansu province.

The initiative is part of the company's three-year campaign to balance ecological protection with grid security. Since August, the company has expanded risk management efforts by coordinating with local governments and reaching 15 villages. Through door-to-door visits, staff explained safety requirements for transmission corridors, laws, and regulations, winning public understanding and support.

As a result, 391 trees near ancestral graves were trimmed or removed, resolving the long-standing conflict between vegetation and power lines in this section. To tackle recurring risks, the company also introduced a "tree species replacement" approach, replanting low-growing pines after removing overly tall poplars.

This measure not only fundamentally eliminated the risks threatening the safe operation of transmission lines but also met the village's greening needs. Through this flexible and practical initiative, the company has achieved a win-win outcome while also providing a feasible model for resolving similar issues.

Looking ahead, the person in charge of the Transmission Operation and Maintenance Center of State Grid Dingxi Power Supply Company said the company will continue eliminating hidden hazards, strengthen coordination with forestry and township authorities, and carry out regular inspections and remediation to ensure the safe and stable operation of transmission lines and the Dingxi power grid.