San Mateo County Parks Department Wildfire Hazard Fuel Reduction at Junipero Serra County Park

The San Mateo County Parks Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Vegetation Management Services for the Wildfire Hazard Fuel Reduction Project at Junipero Serra County Park. The project involves creating a 100-foot-wide shaded fuel break along sections of the park boundary and service roads, and hazardous tree removals within 200-feet of sections of the park boundary. The RFP was issued to reduce the intensity and spread of wildfire on the landscape, reduce fuel density, and create conditions where vegetation communities are more resilient to disturbances. The contract was awarded to Richard D Smith DBA Bay Area Tree Specialists. Key aspects of the contract include: • The project is located at Junipero Serra County Park in San Bruno, CA • The project involves wildfire hazard fuel reduction and hazardous tree removals • The contract was awarded to Richard D Smith DBA Bay Area Tree Specialists • The San Mateo County Parks Department is the agency responsible for the project • The project is intended to reduce the risk of wildfire and protect the community