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One of Guelph’s most valuable assets is our natural heritage system—a network of rivers, streams, woodlands, wetlands, meadows and wildlife habitats.
Restoring and strengthening Guelph’s natural heritage system
Guelph uses an environment-first approach to city planning and development. This approach reflects community values, and supports the goals set out in Guelph’s Strategic Plan and Official Plan.
- Guelph natural heritage system
- Guelph Natural Heritage Action Plan
- Natural Heritage Advisory Committee
Latest updates
City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw
April 30, 2024
More trees, please: The Take Root program is back!April 29, 2024
Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact StudyApril 25, 2024
Guidelines for developers
In addition to environmental planning policies set out in Guelph’s Official Plan, please consider the following when preparing a development application.
- Guidelines for Environmental Impact Studies
- Taking care of trees during construction and development
- More guidelines for developers
For more information
519-837-5616
[email protected]
guelph.ca/environment