What is a Natural Heritage Evaluation?

A Natural Heritage Evaluation (NHE) is an assessment tool for characterizing the natural environment. An NHE may be requested by a planning authority in Ontario to review possible environmental impacts from a development application.

A NHE will confirm the presence and extent of natural features, and outline an appropriate mitigation strategy to minimize, avoid, and/or offset for the effects of development.

Aster Environmental specializes in completing Natural Heritage Evaluation reports for approvals under the Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan, Conservation Authority permits, and all other development approvals. We have prepared numerous NHE reports in widespread local jurisdictions such as King, Caledon, Richmond Hill, Uxbridge, Stouffville, Aurora, Scugog, Durham, Northumberland, and others.

We guide our clients through environmental planning considerations, including reviewing project alternatives, mitigation measures, and all ecological considerations throughout the life of your development application.