The mill is already home to a number of declining bird species (we have a healthy population of house sparrows, grey wagtails, dippers and more common garden species such as robins and blackbirds - swallows also return annually to nest); the River Otter supports a wide selection of fish including eels, brown trout and flatfish - all seen regularly at the mill - and all of which provide food for resident otters and kingfishers.

Over the next few years, through a range of environmental projects we aim to actively encourage even more wildlife to the the mill. We support birds through the installation of nestboxes and bird feeding stations; we promote the growth of native plant species through planting schemes and careful land management. We will continue a policy of keeping the land surrounding the mill insecticide free and support local food producers by using only seasonal vegetables and organic produce if available.