SMC Parks District I: Tree Mitigations

The San Mateo County (SMC) Department of Parks is here to provide the public with recreational opportunities in a safe and effective manner, and to protect and enhance the natural resources of the County. SMC Parks operate 24 separate parks, encompassing over 16,000 acres, and 190 miles of county and local trails. Parks are located throughout the County and represent a wide variety of natural settings including a coastside marine reserve, a bayside recreational area, coastal mountain woodland areas, and urban site. Approximately 3 million visitors utilize the various trails and parks maintained by SMC. Furthermore, to improve access and public safety, SMC Parks manages hazard trees located near high use areas and critical infrastructure. Managing trees around high use public areas is essential to SMC Park's safety mission. Three (3) hazard trees have been identified at at Coyote Point Recreation Area. Additionally, 104 trees near the Eucalyptus Group Picnic Area will be proactively pruned. A total of 107 tree mitigations, with 104 prunings and 3 tree removals are being requested. Parks will retain approximately 30 cubic yards, any additional woody debris, including logs, chips and brush shall be hauled off to an appropriate facility.