Cheyenne in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
TREES for Urban Environments
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 28, 2026
1. TREES for Urban Environments Marker
As time passes, we are seeing a rapid decrease in the number of trees in city canopies. Large established trees reach the end of their life span and are often not under planted with tree specimens that will replace these losses. Trees are also fighting for space in areas that have large amounts of pavement and struggle to establish and mature. Trees play a vital role with our urban environment and have a long list of benefits. One of the main ways to help maintain our tree canopy is to plant a street tree in your yard at home.
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An example of a tree canopy near downtown Cheyenne on Carey Avenue.
Reasons to plant trees in your community:
Independent studies have shown a consistent 5-15% increase in property values on tree lined streets, proving that trees increase commercial and residential real estate values.
For every 10% increase in an urban tree canopy, ozone is reduced by 3-7%.
According to the United States Forest Service, for every $1 spent on trees, a return of $2.70 in benefits is received.
For every 5% of tree cover in a community, stormwater runoff is reduced
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Buildings increase wind speed as wind is forced to travel further around them. Trees significantly reduce wind speed up to 10 times their height.
Researchers have discovered reductions in both violent and petty crime, including domestic violence through the therapeutic, calming influence of mature tree plantings.
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Community members and organizations such as Rooted In Cheyenne are working to create new tree canopies throughout the city.
Erected by Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 9.423′ N, 104° 49.902′ W. Marker is in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in Laramie County. It can be reached from no nearby street. Marker is in the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4603 Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Laramie
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 28, 2026
2. TREES for Urban Environments Marker
Looking NW through the park tree canopy toward the Rotary Century Plaza gateway.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rotary Century Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); 1900s Cheyenne Area Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Gene Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelterbelts (within shouting distance of this marker); 1929 Farmall "Regular Series" Tractor (within shouting distance of this marker); 1800s Cheyenne Area Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Cheyenne Reservoir (about 300 feet away); Union Pacific Steam Engine #1242 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheyenne.
Regarding TREES for Urban Environments. Although not specific in historical information, the context compliments the markers in the nearby Rotary Century Plaza that highlighted the challenges of growing trees on the Plains, and how those mature trees are not being adequately replaced as they reach the end of their lifespan.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
