What are you responsible for?
You must ensure any planted vegetation near powerlines on your property meet the required clearance zones. Our Managing trees around powerlines poster 504KB PDF explains these zones in more detail.
We recommend you ask a qualified professional to prune vegetation on your property.
Selecting appropriate trees - Right tree right place
There are limitations when planting trees under or near powerlines.
Powerline Friendly Planting List
Current legislation governing vegetation clearance places restrictions on the type and location of trees and vegetation that can be planted under powerlines.
In 2018, SA Power Networks developed a list of appropriate tree species for planting near powerlines, created in conjunction with local councils and advisory groups.
In 2025, the Powerline Friendly Planting List was revoked and should not be used to inform planting decisions on Council or private land. To ensure collective alignment, the only lists recognised for compliant plantings under powerlines is the Approved Species list on OTR website.
Right Tree Right Place video
For further information on selecting the right tree, watch the episode of Outdoors Indoors below. Theis episode, Right Tree Right Place, is all about vegetation management in South Australia and how we ensure that the right species of trees are planted under powerlines to deliver better outcomes for the community.
Working with our stakeholders
We work with the Vegetation Management Advisory Group to improve how we engage with our stakeholders and manage vegetation near powerlines.
Share your feedback
Complete our online survey to provide feedback on how we manage vegetation around powerlines, or your recent experience on tree trimming. Your feedback will help us to continue to improve this service.
Contact 13 12 61 or email our customer service team for more information about our vegetation management program.