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Winter storms are no longer isolated, short-term disruptions. As outlined in the recent Utility Arborist Newsline (UAN) op-ed piece by Tucker Miller, Director of Central Office at XKIG, today’s winter weather mirrors broader climate shifts, bringing larger storm systems, heavier ice and snow, and longer periods of extreme cold that put unprecedented pressure on power grids and essential services.  Titled “Winter Weather Is Coming: … Winter Weather Is Coming: A Snapshot of Strategic Climate Risk Readiness 

Right-of-way clearing plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable utility infrastructure. The work often takes place in demanding environments — overgrown corridors, uneven terrain, and active utility spaces — where precision, planning, and performance matter at every step. At Xylem Tree Experts, successful right-of-way operations are driven by a combination of experienced crews and … Powering Right-of-Way Clearing with Purpose-Built Equipment 

The work of utility arborists rarely makes headlines—but this month, it did. National Public Radio (NPR) shone a spotlight on the challenging, high-skill world of vegetation management during a recent Tree Rodeo event in northern New York.  In the story, reported by Amy Feiereisel for North Country Public Radio, listeners were transported to the woods … High Climbs, Higher Standards: NPR Spotlights XKIG at the Tree Rodeo 

By Chuck Minter, Vice President of Resource Readiness. Somewhere off the coast of western Africa, a low-pressure area moves into the tropics. It births where hot Sahara Desert air meets the southern Gulf of Guinea. Known as the “African Easterly Jet,” the wind continues west past Cape Verde, meeting humid ocean air. This produces showers … A Storm Is Brewing: Readiness & Response

The Top 5 Strategic Advantages of Smarter Vegetation Management. By Nick Furman, Xylem Field Reporter. When the System Holds The storm rolled in just after midnight. High winds. Soaked ground. Heavy limbs sagging overhead. One of those classic “this could get bad” kind of nights. But by sunrise, the outage map was mostly quiet. No … How We’re Redefining Routine (Part 2)

The Top 5 Strategic Advantages of Smarter Vegetation Management. By Nick Furman, Xylem Field Reporter. Smarter Vegetation Management Starts Before the Storm There’s a man standing in waist-high brush, speaking intensely into a phone. I’m watching him explain to a dispatcher why no one can reach the downed line, because the access road disappeared three … How We’re Redefining Routine (Part 1)

By Nick Oney, Fleet Director. Xylem manages a fleet of more than 5,500 rolling assets. We use advanced technologies and reliable equipment, backed by a strong team, comprehensive maintenance programs, to ensure maximum uptime. We know that effective fleet management is more than just logistics; it’s about measuring performance, optimizing safety and operations, and staying … The Future of Fleet Management: Embracing Next-Gen Telematics

By Paul Dickson, CIH CTSP, Vice President of Corporate Safety. Maintaining safety is absolutely essential in the vegetation management industry, where work is often hazardous. At Xylem, we leverage learning events as an operational tool to understand how work is truly accomplished and how we can effectively improve safety. This worker-centric method fosters engagement, promotes … Leverage Learning Events to Transform Safety Practices