Temple Copse is a 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the northwestern outskirts of Bracknell in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.[1][2] Along with Jock's Copse and Tinkers Copse it forms part of what is known locally as The Three Copses.[3]
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| OS grid | SU 853 702 |
| Area | 1.9 hectares (4.7 acres) |
| Managed by | Bracknell Forest Borough Council |
Geography and site
editThis site is ancient coppiced woodland, mainly oak and hazel.[1] There is a badger run from this copse to Tinkers Copse.[4]
History
editIn 2002 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.[1]
Fauna
editThe site has the following fauna:[1][3][4]
Mammals
editAmphibians and Reptiles
editBirds
edit- Great spotted woodpecker
- Lesser spotted woodpecker
- European green woodpecker
- Jay
- Eurasian bullfinch
- European robin
- Eurasian blue tit
Invertebrates
editFlora
editThe site has the following flora:[1][3][5][4]
Trees
editPlants
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Temple Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Map of Temple Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ a b c "The Three Copses: Parks to visit - Bracknell Forest Council". Bracknell-forest.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "BRACKNELL FOREST THE THREE COPSES" (PDF). Bracknell Forest Council. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "Bluebell walks around Berkshire". Familiesonline.co.uk. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2017.