Principle Arboricultural Consultant

• Carl Riva Dip Arb L6, MArborA

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
• Large scale hazard evolution assessments
• 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
  

I've 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.

Having a broad base of knowledge on tree management and risk evaluation, I have been involved in undertaking and managing tree populations through the production of tree management policies, tree risk assessments, along with providing specialist decay detection investigations using sonic tomography and resistograph equipment, providing clients with cost-effective ways of managing tree-related risks.

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 large-scale projects, meeting time critical deadlines, producing BS5837-compliant technical reports and plans for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects nationwide along with high-quality consultancy advice. 

I hold a Level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture with Tree Life this being the UK's leading professional arboricultural qualification.