Vision:
Every feasible planting space in Cheyenne occupied by a suitable and thriving tree of good health and safe structure.

Mission:
Dedicated to improving the urban forest by: Working with citizens, businesses, government agencies and tree care professionals in maintaining and renewing a safe, healthy, and diverse mature tree canopy to enhance the beauty and prosperity of the community.

Our Definition of an Urban Forest: The relationship of all trees and woody shrubs existing, alive or dead, within an area developed, lived in, worked in, and managed, by people.

Scope of Forestry Division's Mission:

• Providing educational opportunities and information to citizens and professional tree care personnel.
• Leading by example in tree planting, and overall tree care on city owned and maintained lands.
• Through research and experimentation plant a wide variety of tree species that are able to grow in this planting zone.
• Working with architects, planners, developers, governing body, business owners, and citizens to design and incorporate ideal tree planting locations and species along new and existing city streets.
• Minimize public right-of-way safety concerns caused by trees and shrubs.
• Monitor tree mortality causing insect and disease threats with inspection, action, and follow-up.