SMC Parks: Flood Park Oak Pruning

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 area and critical infrastructure. Multiple trees have been identified at Flood Park for proactive pruning treatments. Proper pruning practices can reduce the load and risk of branch and complete tree failure, therefore improving safety and access in SMC Parks. Managing trees around high use public areas is essential to SMC Park's safety mission. A total of seven (7) oak trees are being requested for proactive pruning.