The fields around the Hoffman site are very rich hay meadows, and the woodland on the same site has an abundance of wild spring flowers. A good selection of alkaline preferring plants and interesting ferns grow near the kiln, and many different orchids can be seen on the quarry site.
There is also a pair of peregrine falcons on the quarry site.At least 34 species of bird can be found on the heritage site including; buzzards finches, goldcrest, nuthatch, warblers,& woodpeckers.