Ecosync provides the following VM services:

  • Protocols to determine the extent of electric system tree exposure

  • Statistical analysis to predict tree-caused outage frequency from tree exposure

  • Design of least cost vegetation management programs by synchronizing economics and ecology

  • Methods to minimize tree related outages

  • Economic impact modeling of vegetation management scenarios

  • Tree-caused outage modeling

  • Program and contractor efficacy assessments

  • Assessments of contractor compliance

  • Productivity measurements and monitoring

  • Development of sustainable vegetation management programs

  • Advice on public contact, public perception issues

  • Risk management and due diligence regarding vegetation management

  • Impact assessments and financial analysis of vegetation management programalternatives, modifications

  • Training for staff, contractors and stake holders in arboricultural  practices, quantitative analysis, economics & statistics, ecological impacts of vegetation management methods, herbicides

  • Optimization of benefits of contracting

  • Research into vegetation management methods, herbicides and adjuvants

  • Expert witness testimony

  • Strategic thinking regarding vegetation management issues