CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 22 -- City of Cheyenne issued the following news release:

Published on February 15, 2024

City residents may have noticed the removal of a number of large trees this winter at city parks, and while the loss of those trees may be painful to see, it represents the work of the Cheyenne Urban Forestry Division to maintain and build a healthy tree canopy in Cheyenne.

And although some trees are being removed, many more are being planted to take their place.

For the winter of 2023-24, Urban Forestry is in the process of removing a few dozen trees on city-owned properties: 15 at Holliday Park (4 complete); 16 at Lakeview Cemetery (13 complete); 6 at Youth Alternatives (5 complete); 8 at the Junior League (6 complete); and o...