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Transport of materials to and from Airhouses
Use of Energy for heating, lighting & laundry
General Farming Policy

We aim to remove litter from roadside and other areas
Exclude grazing stock from some areas of pasture
Establish conspicuous features - pond, trees
Reinstate dry stone walls
Repair stone & slate buildings
Enhance habitat for wildlife of various kinds
Improve access for people to see wildlife
Encourage the natural flora and fauna

Treat sewage effluent to reduce biological oxygen demand
Avoid discharge of sewage effluent to water course
Use water-based paints
Avoid cleaning products containing bleach and use natural products as much as possible
Avoid use of aerosols

Restrict use of machinery and tractors to times when others are unlikely to be resting
We ask guests to refrain from playing music outside
and to keep other sounds to a minimum during hours of darkness 

Restrict water flow to taps
All water is from a natural spring
Water is treated by filtration and UV lights
Avoid hanging baskets of flowering plants
Use storm damaged trees for fire wood in the farm house
Maintain a high level of thermal insulation
Fit low-energy lamps, where practicable, in most-used lights
Use lower temperature washes in the washing machine and dishwasher
Use Biodegradable and non-polluting Eco balls as alternative to laundry detergent or Eco washing and dishwasher powder/tablets
Use timber furnishings and fittings, where practicable
Use Fair Trade furniture where possible
Use Fair Trade Coffee, Tea, Sugar
Use local produce for welcome food basket where possible

Fertilisers are not used on the farm
Use of sprays is kept to a minimum
We manage a deferred grazing system
Bought in cattle feed is kept to a minimum
All cattle and sheep are born and bred on the farm
Bulls are bought from Premium Health breeders
All cattle and sheep at Airhouse are Quality Farm Assured
All cattle are part of Premium Health Scheme