Temple Copse

Temple Copse is a local nature reserve in Priestwood, Berkshire, England.[1] The nature reserve is owned and managed by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.[2] Along with Jock's Copse & Tinkers Copse it forms part of what is known locally as The Three Copses.[3]

Geography and site

The reserve is 1.91 hectares (4.7 acres) in size.[1] This site is ancient coppiced woodland, mainly oak and hazel.[2] There is a badger run from this copse to Tinkers Copse.[4]

History

In 2002 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.[2]

Fauna

The site has the following fauna:[2][3][4]

Mammals

Amphibians and Reptiles

Birds

Invertebrates

Flora

The site has the following flora:[2][3][5][4]

Trees

Plants

References

  1. 1 2 "Magic Map Application". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Natural England - Special Sites". Lnr.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  3. 1 2 3 "The Three Copses: Parks to visit - Bracknell Forest Council". Bracknell-forest.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  4. 1 2 3 "BRACKNELL FOREST THE THREE COPSES" (PDF). Bracknell Forest Council. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  5. ↑ "Bluebell walks around Berkshire". Familiesonline.co.uk. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2017-04-25.

Coordinates: 51°25′29″N 0°46′28″W / 51.4248°N 0.7745°W / 51.4248; -0.7745

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