"Any tips or ideas on trenching a ditch in wooded areas?"
Hmmm.... Make sure they have plenty of water, access to facilities, and return all tools.
Anyway, I assume JULIE is what is reffered to here as "USA Dig", they just coordinate from one call all applicable utilities to come mark thier own.
You call and mark in white, they come and mark in all kinds of colors.
I too am not one to not call for a rod, because for the most part rods will be on properties where only entering utilies are for the most part obvious. Above ground before entering. But I did go through an abandon sewer once - that sucked! Capped - Not operational, but full.... As non-op, it would not have goten painted...
