Natural Heritage Evaluation

An NHE can be used to confirm the presence and extent of natural features, assess the potential impacts of a development proposal, and determine appropriate mitigation measures (e.g., setbacks/buffers) or potential additional approval requirements (e.g., Endangered Species Act authorizations).

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.

A Natural Heritage Evaluation (NHE) is a tool for characterizing the natural environment, often to inform a scoped version of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS). Often, the terms are used interchangeably to describe the same process.

Aster Environmental specializes in completing NHE reports for approvals under the Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Growth Plan, Conservation Authority permits, and all other development approvals.