About Us
Technical Strength. Practical Thinking.
ProHort Ltd is a multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in horticulture, arboriculture, ecology and landscape development.
From landscape plans and arboricultural surveys to ecological reporting, protected species surveys and soil analysis, our work is structured to reduce uncertainty, manage risk and keep projects moving with clarity.
How We Support Your Project
We operate across England and Wales, supporting projects from first instruction through to planning approval, dispute resolution, and delivery on site.
ProHort works alongside architects, developers and solicitors who need documentation that stands up to scrutiny. Whether progressing a planning application, investigating the cause of property damage, or preparing evidence for court, we produce reports that are clear, robust and defensible.
Our landscape design service extends that clarity into vision. Through advanced 3D visualisation, clients can walk through their scheme before ground is broken. Decisions are made earlier. Risk is reduced. Alignment between ambition, compliance and buildability becomes visible from the outset.
Structured. Responsive. Accountable.
The way we work reflects the clarity we bring to every report. Delivery is aligned with programme requirements, supported by consistent and reliable communication that keeps projects moving forward.
We provide the necessary reports along with recommendations to ensure that planning requirements are fulfilled.
Where mitigation is required, we manage the strategy, supporting documentation and any necessary follow-up surveys or licensed works, including protected species relocation where appropriate. From first findings to final consent, we work alongside you to help secure planning permission with clarity and confidence.
As a company, we offer our clients three key promises:
Professional Service with Expert Knowledge
Our staff are qualified and experienced within their fields, meaning they can provide specialist and expert services.
Bespoke
Solutions
All of our designs and reports are tailored to each individual client, depending upon their needs and preferences.
Fantastic Customer Service
Our clients are at the forefront of everything we do, as such, emails are answered 6am – 9pm throughout the week, and enquires are responded to promptly.
The People Behind the Process
Behind every report is a qualified, experienced consultant who understands both technical detail and the realities of live development.
Our team brings recognised expertise across arboriculture, ecology, horticulture and landscape development, combined with hands-on project experience. We understand how schemes evolve and how to provide clear, structured guidance at each stage.
Jason Harker
(MCIEEM, RHS Dip Hort, PCA Cert Surveyor)
Managing Director
Jason is the Owner and Managing Director of ProHort, guiding the company’s direction and providing clear, confident advice on complex site requirements. With 30+ years’ experience, RHS horticultural training and PCA certification, he brings strong technical judgement across horticulture and invasive-weed remediation. His approach is direct, grounded and commercially aware, keeping projects on track.
Annette Lucas
Sales & Business Development Manager
Annette oversees key client relationships at ProHort, keeping communication clear and projects moving in the right direction. She brings strong practical knowledge to more complex client needs and helps people understand their options with confidence. Clients value her judgement, responsiveness and the reassurance she brings at every stage.
Alice Lamb
Client Manager
Alice plays a key role in coordinating new enquiries, bringing a solid understanding of our services and what each project requires. She connects people with the right expertise and keeps information organised so early decisions are clear and well-supported. Clients value her judgement and the confidence she brings at the start of an instruction.
Heidi Thompson
Client Manager
Heidi supports the smooth running of our projects by managing enquiries with practical insight and a solid understanding of how our surveys and services fit together. She turns complex questions into clear next steps and keeps communication flowing across teams. Clients value her efficiency and the clear direction she brings.
Rebecca Derbyshire
(BA)
Design Manager
Rebecca combines technical design skill with a clear creative vision, producing detailed CAD plans and landscaping schemes that bring ideas to life with precision and style. Her ability to balance both the technical and strategic sides of her role makes her a key part of how ProHort presents and delivers its work.
Hannah Burton
(MSc Sci, Qualifying Member of CIEEM)
Ecologist
Hannah plays a key role within ProHort’s ecology team, delivering surveys and contributing to assessments that help clients understand site constraints with clarity and purpose. She has strong field experience and a confident grasp of habitats and species considerations, particularly on multi-survey sites. Her approach is organised, informed and focused on keeping ecological input aligned with project needs.
Owen Brown
(BSc)
Ecologist
Owen approaches ecological work with a steady, methodical style and is particularly comfortable across mixed habitats and tree-related assessments. He enjoys the practical side of fieldwork and takes a genuine interest in how different landscapes behave through the seasons. He also brings a strong awareness of sustainability and good environmental practice, reflecting that in the way he works on site and interacts with the natural spaces he surveys.
Jade Woodger-Bassford
(BSc, Qualifying Member of CIEEM)
Graduate Ecologist
Jade has a natural enthusiasm for wildlife and a real curiosity for the species she encounters throughout the year. She enjoys the variety of fieldwork and the chance to work across different habitats, bringing energy and focus to each survey. Away from work, she’s active in her local bat group and enjoys taking part in their monitoring sessions.
Isabel Di Marco
(BSc, Qualifying Member of CIEEM)
Graduate Ecologist
Isabel brings a careful, observant approach to ecological surveying and is quick to settle into new sites, species checks and seasonal fieldwork. She enjoys the mix of outdoor work and team collaboration, especially during the busier parts of the year. She also contributes to her regional bat group, taking part in local recording and monitoring projects.
ProHort forms part of the wider Planterra Group, extending capability across landscape strategy, invasive weed management and Part 35 compliant Expert Witness services. The wider structure strengthens resource, continuity and technical depth across the projects we support.