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About Us

As an independent consultancy, you can be sure of an unbiased opinion about your current site or new development. Also as a small company, we can be both cost-efficient and provide a fast turnaround on projects.

Carl Riva

  • Principle Arboricultural Consultant


Specialist Areas

  • BS5837 Tree Surveys & Arboricultural Impact Assessments & Reports for Planning
  • Large-scale hazard evaluation surveys
  • Decay detection investigations


Qualifications

I've worked in many areas of the arboricultural sector, including as a climbing arborist, arboricultural team leader, and tree surveyor for local authorities and housing associations in Greater Manchester. 


Having a broad base of knowledge on tree management and risk evaluation, I have been involved in undertaking and managing large-scale hazard evaluation surveys  of tree populations and the production of tree management policies along with providing specialist decay detection investigations using sonic tomography and resistograph equipment.


Working as external arboriculturist for a large consultancy's in the UK, I have worked on a vast array of complex development site surveys and projects, producing BS5837-compliant technical reports and plans for developments nationwide.


I hold a Level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture with Tree Life this being the UK's leading professional arboricultural qualification, and currently working towards gaining the VETCert for Consulting which a certification to become certified veteran tree  management specialist.

What our customers‍ are saying


Trusted by homeowners to professionals and commercial companies.

“Highly professional, regularly carryout large condition surveys and  BS5837 projects throughout the UK”


Kevin Slezacek

Ground Control - Head of Arboricultural Consultancy

“Professional tree decay & diagnostic testing on some of our older declining trees.  Efficient, reliable,  highly recommend Carl.”


Michael McCann

RHS Bridgewater

Arboricultural Team Leader

“Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish, very courteous and professional and delivered on time. I would definitely recommend."


Scott Davies

Scott Davies Tree Surgeon Ltd

Arboricultural Manager

“Carl at Urban Tree Management has provided a pragmatic approach to a number of planning applications, were professional input is required”


Steven Walker

Walker Design - Managing Director

“We used Urban Tree Management as required for our extension approval. Carl was really helpful throughout, explained the process and showed us the report which was submitted to the Council. ”


Tammy Fullelove

Private Home owner

“Fantastic company, contact was great throughout and the Tree Survey was conducted very efficiently and the report was written up quickly considering the size of our site and the amount of trees to be surveyed. Thank you’"


Damian McManus

Private Home owner

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