Utility vegetation management (UVM) refers to the control of vegetation that could potentially threaten power lines, railways, roadways, etc., and overall preventing negative impact on the service of utilities and communities. UVM is especially important in the U.S., where it serves as the greatest preventative maintenance expense and is equally the largest factor in managing outages and the reliability of utilities.The Trees and Lines podcast touches on T&D (transmission & distribution) stakeholders, the ESG (environmental, social, governance) issues we face, and what leaders must do for a better tomorrow. The urgency of this topic makes it relevant to audiences beyond legislators and industry decision-makers.