The spoil heaps were restored after the colliery closure and the planting of thousands of broadleaved trees and other woodland species have stabilised the ground. The Water itself is a wetland habitat consisting of artificial pools, shallows and meanders that appear natural and support dragonflies and damselflies.
After the mine closed, the spoil heaps were revitalized with the planting of numerous broadleaved trees and other woodland species, which has helped to stabilize the ground. The Water area is a wetland habitat featuring artificial pools, shallows, and meanders that mimic natural conditions and provide habitats for dragonflies and damselflies.