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Tree Give-Away Part Of DP&L 'Right Tree, Right Place' Campaign

Dayton Power & Light

Continuing their Right Tree, Right Place program this fall, DP&L is reminding residents how important selecting the right tree is when planting close to power lines. 

With both environmental and safety concerns in mind, DP&L says “trees are an important part of the environment that beautify our neighborhoods and communities,” and also says that “trees too close to power lines can become a hazard and contribute to power outages.”

By working with several area partners, the Right Tree, Right Place program also provides residents and larger communities power-line-friendly trees to plant—DP&L’s website provides a list of recommended trees for the Miami Valley and how to access their tree give-a-way programs.

To get details on how the program works, WYSO’s Jerry Kenney spoke with Holly Wiggins, director of community and corporate social responsibility program with DP&L.

Jerry began volunteering at WYSO in 1991 and hosting Sunday night's Alpha Rhythms in 1992. He joined the YSO staff in 2007 as Morning Edition Host, then All Things Considered. He's hosted Sunday morning's WYSO Weekend since 2008 and produced several radio dramas and specials . In 2009 Jerry received the Best Feature award from Public Radio News Directors Inc., and was named the 2023 winner of the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Best Anchor/News Host award. His current, heart-felt projects include the occasional series Bulletin Board Diaries, which focuses on local, old-school advertisers and small business owners. He has also returned as the co-host Alpha Rhythms.