About Arbor Express
Trusted Arboricultural Consultants Since 1994
For more than 32 years, Arbor Express has been providing trusted arboricultural advice across New South Wales and the ACT. Our team of AQF Level 5 to Level 9 consulting arborists combines extensive industry experience with practical expertise to deliver independent reports, professional guidance and solutions that stand up to council scrutiny.
A Pioneer in Australian Arboriculture
Robert de Jong founded Arbor Express after more than three decades in the Australian arboriculture industry. His career began in 1993 when he established Discount Tree Services, which grew to become Canberra's largest arborist company.
After selling the business in 2011, Robert established Arbor Express to focus exclusively on professional arboricultural consultancy. Today, the company provides expert advice and consulting services throughout Greater Sydney, Wollongong, the South Coast, Canberra, Queanbeyan and regional NSW, helping clients navigate complex council requirements with confidence.
As the business has grown, Robert's son Alex has become an integral part of the team, having worked alongside his father since his teenage years. A defining moment came during the devastating 2019-2020 bushfires, when the family witnessed firsthand the destruction of their local community. In response, Arbor Express provided free arborist reports to assist with the assessment and removal of thousands of damaged trees, helping communities begin the recovery process.
Today, Arbor Express is backed by a team of AQF Level 5 to Level 9 consulting arborists who combine decades of experience with practical, independent advice. The company remains committed to delivering reliable arboricultural consulting services that help clients make informed decisions with confidence.
Our Journey
- 1993Robert establishes Discount Tree Services, which grows into Canberra's largest arborist company.
- 2011Robert sells the business and founds Arbor Express to focus on arboricultural consultancy.
- 2019-20Free arborist reports for the assessment and removal of thousands of bushfire-damaged trees.
- TodayA team of AQF Level 5 to Level 9 consulting arborists across NSW and the ACT.
Meet Our Team
Consulting Arborists
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Robert de Jong
Consulting Arborist
Diploma of Arboriculture (Lvl 5), Quantitative Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)
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Alexander de Jong
Consulting Arborist
Diploma of Arboriculture (Lvl 5), Quantitative Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)
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Walter Chan
Consulting Arborist
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Second Class Upper Division, Major in Molecular Biotechnology) (Lvl 8), Professional Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Management (AQF Lvl 5), Master of Science (Arboriculture and Urban Forestry) (Merit) (Lvl 9)
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James Allan
Consulting Arborist
Diploma of Arboriculture (Lvl 5)
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Patrick Mortell
Consulting Arborist
Diploma of Arboriculture (Lvl 5)
Field and Ecology
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Japhet Kemboi
Climbing Arborist
Certificate III in Arboriculture (Lvl 3), Aerial Surveillance Climber
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Melanie Allan
Ecologist
Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Ecology) (Lvl 7), Diploma of Animal Technology (Lvl 5)
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Jock McNaughton
Ecologist
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (Lvl 7)
Office
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Annika Mason
Office Manager
Bachelor of Genetics (Lvl 7), Bachelor of Arts (Biological and Forensic Anthropology) (Lvl 7), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Lvl 8)
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Nez Erdonmez
Administrative Assistant
Certificate IV in Business (Administration) (Lvl 4)
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Patrick W
Administrative Assistant
Bachelor of Accounting (Lvl 7), Bachelor of Finance (Lvl 7), Chartered Accountant Graduate Diploma (Lvl 8)
Clients We Work With
Government agencies, utilities, councils, builders and developers across NSW.
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