Project Case Studies

'Cottage on the Cliffs', Township of Northern Bruce Peninsula

In the summer of 2024, AES staff prepared an NHE for a vacant shoreline property on the shore of Hope Bay. This area is home to rare species and sensitive landforms. AES supported the landowner in identifying a development envelope and preparing a mitigation plan. Our work supported an approval under the Niagara Escarpment Plan. Aster Environmental is a leading provider of NHE reports in Bruce County and Grey County.

'Kingscross Estate', Township of King

One of several 2025 Natural Heritage Evaluations in King Township. For this site, AES staff prepared a report to support re-development of an estate home in the 'Kingscross' neighborhood of King City. With hills and woodlands common locally, we provided guidance to the landowner regarding strategies for mitigating and avoiding impacts to surrounding sensitive features.

'Vivian Rd. Hobby Farm', Whitchurch-Stouffville

For this NHE in the Township of Whitchurch-Stouffville, AES reviewed a proposal to convert an old hobby farm into a new estate dwelling. In this case, we prepared both the NHE report and a 'Landform Conservation Assessment' to review potential impacts to the Oak Ridges Moraine landscape.

Natural Heritage Evaluation Project Examples

Environmental Impact Study Project Examples

'Rustic Cottage', Trent Lakes

One of several 2025 Environmental Impact Assessments in Peterborough County. For this site, AES staff prepared a study to support development of a modest shoreline cottage in a rural area south of Crystal Lake. The Township of Trent Lakes is full of interesting and sensitive natural features. We support our clients in identifying appropriate building envelopes and functional environmental mitigation plans.

'Farm Severance', Minden Hills

For this EIS in the Township of Minden Hills, AES reviewed a proposal to divide a large acreage and create a new farm property. In this case, we identified various potential constraints, including habitat for Species at Risk, and presented a recommended building envelope to avoid negative impacts. AES conducts numerous Environmental Impact Studies in Haliburton every year.