SMC Parks DII: Hazard 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. Multiple trees have been identified at at Wunderlich County Park, Edgewood Park & Preserve, Huddart County Park Managing trees around high use public areas is essential to SMC Park's safety mission. A total of twelve (12) trees are being requested for mitigation, including ten (10) removals and two (2) prunings.