New Farm’s respect for traditional farming methods has naturally led to the environmental awareness of all partners. We see environmental awareness as being critical to the success of organic farming and the maintenance of good natural soil quality and growing conditions. Our land is now a haven for wildlife. Very large old hedges provide shelter and food for many species of birds and mammals. With advice from our local Farming, Wildlife Advisory Group forty acres of land has been taken out of arable production and returned to pastureland with ponds and ‘scrapes’ for the birds. Hedges have been planted and wild flower seed sown in the grassland.