About Us
At ProHort EcoShield, we will ensure you meet regulatory compliance while protecting biodiversity. As an independent Responsible Body, we focus on your commercial needs without compromising environmental standards. Our team are experienced and committed to supporting you with expert advice and sustainable strategies that integrate seamlessly into your projects.
We take pride in our proactive approach: identifying challenges and providing practical, actionable solutions, ensuring your operations are not only compliant but also environmentally responsible. Our agile, in-house team is dedicated to upholding the principles of the HMMP (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans), helping to support and enhance local wildlife and ecosystems.
By partnering with us, you’re gaining more than compliance — you’re fostering sustainable development with a team that drives forward ecological progress and operational success.
Meet Our Team
Jason Harker
Director
With 30 years of experience in the industry, Jason has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise. As our Managing Director, he is well-equipped to advise clients on the best courses of action, providing tailored solutions that combine his deep understanding of ecology and horticulture with practical, actionable advice.
Emma Candlin
Head of Operations
As Head of Operations, Emma plays a key role in ensuring everything within the company runs smoothly. She’s responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and identifying new opportunities for growth and improvement. With her strategic mindset and attention to detail, Emma helps streamline processes and drive efficiency across the organisation.
Annette Lucas
Business Development
Annette’s role is to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities and pitching our services to potential clients. She’s also dedicated to building and nurturing strong relationships with both new and existing contacts, ensuring lasting partnerships that contribute to the success of the company. Annette’s passion for connecting with people and her strategic approach to business development are key to expanding our client base and sustaining long-term success.
Rebecca Derbyshire
Design & Marketing Manager
Wearing two key hats within the company. Rebecca is responsible for overseeing landscaping designs and schemes. In addition to this, Rebecca oversees our marketing department, managing everything from brand strategy to promotional campaigns. Her ability to balance both the creative and strategic aspects of her role makes her an invaluable member of the ProHort EcoShield team.
Owen Brown
Ecologist
Owen is an Ecologist at ProHort EcoShield, bringing his expertise and passion for the environment to every project he works on. His role allows him to contribute to sustainable practices and help drive the company’s ecological initiatives forward.
Hannah Burton
Ecologist
Hannah is an Ecologist at ProHort EcoShield, and she loves the variety her role offers. Whether she’s conducting surveys outdoors or working alongside our fantastic team in the office, Hannah thrives on the balance of fieldwork and collaborative projects. Her passion for the environment and commitment to her work shine through in everything she does.
Ioana Andor
Ecologist
Ioana is a first class graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Psychology and a MSc in Wildlife Conservation. She has been working as an ecologist for the past 3 years, specialising in behavioural ecology. Her favourite UK species is the charming robin and in her spare time she enjoys taking part in environmental work and bird watching. She has worked on dozens of residential and commercial scale jobs, as well as some rewilding projects in her local area.