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Wyoming Tree Removal Permit Requirements

LOCAL RULES VARY

No statewide permit requirement. Very limited local regulation. Private property removal is essentially unrestricted.

Issuing authority: City parks department
Protected Species
2
City Rules Listed
1
Protected Species in WY
Plains Cottonwood (state tree)Quaking Aspen
These species commonly trigger permit requirements or stricter review in Wyoming jurisdictions. Check with your specific city — protections vary by municipality.
Common Exemptions
  • +Private property trees
  • +Wildfire defensible space

Exemptions still often require documentation. Bring photos, contractor assessments, or an ISA-certified arborist report to support a hazard or disease claim.

Rules by City in Wyoming

Cheyenne

Street trees are city property. Private property has no permit requirement.

Fee: No feeHigh plains climate makes trees valuable but regulation is minimal.
Tips for Wyoming Homeowners
  1. Wyoming is one of the least regulated states for private property tree removal.
  2. High-altitude and Great Plains locations make trees scarce — city foresters encourage consultation even when permits are not required.
Find tree services in Wyoming that handle permits
Licensed professionals know local rules and will pull permits for you.
Tree Services in Wyoming