About J.D.H Arboriculture
Meet Jordan — and the thinking behind the work
When you ask someone to work on a mature tree, you should understand who is making the recommendation and what guides it. J.D.H Arboriculture grew from Jordan’s 12 years of personal experience working with trees and his interest in managing them for long-term health wherever that is the right option.
- 12 years' personal experience
- Direct contact with Jordan
- Based near South Harting
In Jordan’s words
“Hi, I’m Jordan. I’ve been working with trees for 12 years. In that time I’ve become passionate about the health and longevity of trees, and so have decided to create a business of my own to work with people to get the best management of their trees. I’m skilled in all types of tree and hedge management and based on the West Sussex and East Hampshire border.”
Jordan — J.D.H Arboriculture
What it means for you
You should know why a piece of work is being recommended
The conversation begins with what you have observed and what you need from the space. That is usually more useful than a service name.
The tree, its setting, the access and its future management are considered together, because a decision that suits the tree in isolation may not suit the property.
I will distinguish between sensible management, support, removal and replanting rather than treating every concern as a felling job. What is possible depends on the tree itself, so nothing is promised before it has been properly understood.
Working principles
The standards Jordan wants the work to reflect
- 01
Look before recommending
Understand the tree, the site and what you are trying to achieve.
- 02
Explain the options
Use plain language so you can make an informed decision.
- 03
Respect the tree and setting
Consider long-term form, health and surroundings where retention is appropriate.
- 04
Leave a clear next step
Confirm what information, visit or quotation follows the first conversation.
These are process commitments rather than certifications or guarantees.
Experience
Twelve years working with trees — brought into a business of Jordan’s own
The twelve years refers to Jordan’s personal experience working with trees, not the trading history of the business. J.D.H Arboriculture is the point at which that experience became his own practice.
It means the person assessing your tree is the person carrying out the work and explaining the reasoning behind it.
Local context
Tree work can involve more than the tree itself
Around South Harting and across the West Sussex–East Hampshire border, the relevant planning authority and any protection affecting a tree depend on the property. Before work starts, it is worth checking the current official guidance for Tree Preservation Orders and conservation areas.
- South Downs National Park Authority — trees in conservation areas (opens in a new tab)
- West Sussex County Council — Tree Preservation Orders (opens in a new tab)
- East Hampshire District Council — Tree Preservation Orders (opens in a new tab)
- East Hampshire District Council — trees within conservation areas (opens in a new tab)
This is general signposting, not legal advice. Always check the current position with the relevant planning authority.