[osagebowman]

Well, with any luck it should be less than 1/2; they're not sure, seems to be bout a 1/4. Theoretically the storm of 2002 cleaned out the marginal ones. Course the power cos are not keeping the trees clear of their lines very well, imho.

[g'nad]

the power company here (Laclede County Electric CoOp) does a great job keepin' the lines clear... clear cut to the ground a 30' swath under the lines every 5-6 years...