Tony Gliot
City Forester, Director
Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Division
Tony Gliot is the City Forester and the Director of Salt Lake City’s Urban Forestry Division. Over the last 24 years, Tony has led urban forestry programs in three different municipalities, focusing on the role of trees in enhancing urban health, comfort, and sustainability. His work in the arid Salt Lake Valley highlights the importance of careful planning and maintenance for tree survival. Tony emphasizes outreach, education, and collaboration to maintain and protect the vital urban forest infrastructure, ensuring the livability of cities.
Session(s):
Trees are Infrastructure Too: How to Plan Ahead Before They’re Gone »
2025 APA UT Fall Conference, October 10, 2025 11:30 amIn cities across Utah, cities are cutting down mature trees due to reactive planning, policy gaps, or infrastructure conflicts. This session explores how to prevent those losses by treating trees as essential infrastructure, worthy of preservation, coordination, and long-range investment. We’ll open with a fast-paced “Winners & Losers” game to see who wins when trees clash with development. A spotlight on a recent case of tree loss in Logan, Utah, will challenge attendees to test tree-protection policies and planning efforts. Panelists will offer real-world strategies for embedding tree protection into zoning, engineering, and long-range plans.
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