In 1968, the City Council adopted a Heritage Tree Ordinanceto preserve the great trees in the City and to encourage planting additional trees. Heritage trees are living landmarks and are the backbone of San Mateo’s urban forest.
Heritage Tree Definitions:
Any Oak, Bay, Redwood, Buckeye, or Cedar, having a trunk diameter of 10 inches or more, measured at 4 feet (48 inches) above ground level.
Any tree with a trunk diameter of 16 inches or more, measured at 4 feet (48 inches) above ground level.