After storm Dave, trees are still lying over power lines in several places in Småland. On Wednesday afternoon, around 200 households in Småland were still without power after the storm. At one of the affected locations, personnel are working to blast away trees that have fallen over a power line.
ON, says this method is becoming increasingly common and is significantly safer than traditional chainsawing. Storm Dave moved over southern Sweden earlier in the week and caused extensive damage. In Småland, many households have been affected by power outages, mainly due to fallen trees that have knocked out power lines.
this method is becoming increasingly common and is significantly safer than traditional chainsawing
Wohlander says their priority is to restore power as quickly as possible in a safe way. Tree blasting is used when tensions in the tree or its position make it risky for personnel to work nearby with a chainsaw. Through a controlled blast, the tree can be divided and removed without exposing technicians to unnecessary risks.
their priority is to restore power as quickly as possible in a safe way