SMC Parks: SPV Hazard Tree Mitigation

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, SMC Parks' objective is to improve park access and public safety, SMC Parks manages hazard trees located near high use area and critical infrastructure. Three trees have been identified at San Pedro Valley Park for hazard tree mitigation. Managing trees around high use public areas is essential to SMC Park's safety mission. A total of three (3) trees are being requested for removal.