Natures Inc., a nursery in the Shannon-Plainville area is facing a dilemma that could be a boon to tree lovers.

Lynn Gilbreath said that Georgia Power has informed the nursery, which is growing trees at three different locations, will have to get rid of young trees that are planted under utility transmission lines by the end of March or face the specter of having the trees bush hogged.

The firm has a large tree farm near the intersection of Highways 53 and 140, another off the Plainville Road and a third off Highway 53.

Gilbreath said that the company would offer thousands of trees for sale for digging fees, generally $25 to $40.

Several different species of maple, a number of oak species, river birch and other species will be available.

“It may be 20,000 trees, you cannot imagine how many trees it’s going to be,” said Gilbreath.

Georgia Power spokesman Curtis Hart said that the utility purchases easements underneath its transmission lines.

“We can’t afford to have trees taking down transmission lines,” said Hart. “We do have the authority to take them out.”

Gilbreath said that the company is asking that people interested in acquiring trees purchase a minimum of 10. The 2- to 3-inch caliper trees, which will be sold for $25, are in the range of 8 to 15 feet tall while the 4-inch caliper trees, which will be sold for $40, are in the 16- to 18-foot tall range.

If you need additional information, you can reach Gilbreath at 706-266-7358. Gilbreath can also be reached via e-mail at naturesinc@att.net.