About Us
Arboricultural consultancy providing specialist advice throughout the North-west of England
Our mission is simple. We want to provide our clients with outstanding solutions to meet their planning and management needs.
At Urban Tree Management, we are committed to delivering expert tree management solutions, guided by three core principles:
- Building strong relationships with our clients and consultancy partners.
- Assembling a team of highly qualified and experienced consultants.
- Providing a guaranteed high-quality service.
We take the time to understand your project needs, ensuring we offer tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Our combination of advanced technologies, modern survey techniques, and a passionate team allows us to deliver top-tier services at an affordable price.
Urban Tree Management provides the best of both worlds—we are small enough to offer a personal, client-focused experience yet fully equipped to manage large-scale projects. When you choose us, a dedicated, fully qualified consultant will be with you every step of the way, ensuring seamless support throughout your project.
Our business thrives on long-term partnerships, repeat clients, and our reputation for excellence. Unlike consultancies that prioritize speed and cost over quality, we believe in doing the job once and doing it right. Trust Urban Tree Management to deliver reliable, professional, and results-driven solutions.
Our Team
At Urban Tree Management, our arboricultural consultants are fully qualified, highly experienced, and specialists in their respective disciplines. With a collective 30 years of industry expertise, our team holds academic qualifications and is proud to be professional members of the Arboricultural Association. We take a personalized approach to consultancy, ensuring that your project is led and managed by a dedicated team member from beginning to end. This commitment to consistency fosters strong professional relationships and guarantees a seamless, client-focused experience.
Principle Arboricultural Consultant
Carl Riva Dip Arb L6, MArborA
As owner of Urban Tree Management Carl leads the company operations and provides strategic guidance and direction to the team to ensure the company achieves its mission and objectives. He also undertakes a role of Senior Arboricultural Consultant, and completes a vast array of arboricultural surveys and reports, working closely with his longstanding portfolio of clients.
Carl worked in many areas of the arboricultural sector, including as a climbing arborist, arboricultural team leader, tree surveyor and consultant for local authorities, housing associations and consultancy's throughout the North West UK.

Carl holds a Level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture, is a professional member of the Arboricultural Association. He has extensive experience undertaking and managing large-scale hazard evaluation surveys and providing guidance, technical reports, and support to assist with planning and development in relation to trees, and undertaking specialist decay detection investigations using sonic tomography and resistograph equipment, providing clients with cost-effective ways of managing tree-related risks.
In October 2024, Carl attended an advanced tree biochemical seminar with Frank Rinn and his encyclopedia of knowledge, research and development of the latest technology in sonic tomography, static load testing and resistograph for decay testing, John Harthill on fluid mechanics and Lynne Boddy on fungi, Jill Butler on Ancient and veteran tree and Ted Green speaking on tree management and more importantly, for the preservation of trees
Experience
- 15 years in the arboricultural industry.
Specialist Areas
- BS 5837 surveys and preparing Technical Notes, Constraints & Opportunities reports, Impact Assessments & Method statements
- Site supervision works
- Tree Safety Inspections & Risk Management
- Large scale hazard evaluation assessments
- Internal Decay Detection Investigations
Qualifications
- Royal Forestry Society Certified Arborist
- Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture
- Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture
- Level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture
- Professional Member of the Arboricultural Association
- Lantra Professional Tree Inspection Certificate
- Licensed user of Quantified Tree Risk Assessment
- NPTC LOLER Inspector
- Enhanced (DBS) checked and are registered
- CSCS White Academically Qualified Person Card
Arboriculturist
Michael McCann RFS Cert Arb, PTI
With over 15 years of experience in arboriculture, Michael is a highly skilled professional dedicated to tree care and management. He holds the Royal Forestry Certificate in Arboriculture and the LANTRA Professional Tree Inspectors Certificate, and is currently pursuing a Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture.
Throughout his career, Michael has worked as a climbing arborist and team leader across various sectors, including commercial council contracts, domestic clients, and as the Arboricultural Team Leader at RHS Bridgewater. His expertise spans tree planting, aftercare, safety, and woodland management, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's diverse challenges.
Michael has a keen interest in climbing assessments and advanced tree diagnostics, utilizing sonic tomography and resistograph technology to ensure thorough health evaluations. His proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable services makes him a trusted professional in the field.
Experience
- 15 years in the arboricultural industry.
Specialist Areas
- Tree Assessments in accordance with BS5837:2012
- Tree Health & Safety Surveys
- Climbing Assessments
- Tree Analytics
Qualifications
- Royal Forestry Society Certified Arborist
- Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture
- Licensed user of Quantified Tree Risk Assessment
- Enhanced (DBS) checked and are registered
- CSCS Card
Health & Safety
- Urban Tree Management can provide written health & safety policy, site and task specific risk assessments, as well as biosecurity policy.
- We have a robust health and safety management system and we carry out site risk assessments, for all work activates on site.
- We use the
People Safe App to cover all staffs lone working to ensure members are safe at all times.
- All site based staff are Enhanced Disclosure Barring System (DBS) checked and are registered on DBS online register.
Simple, Hassle-free Quotes. Tree Consultants who can help with your project
Our expert tree consultants will recommend suitable management recommendations following surveys and reports.
