Temple Copse
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. Along with Jock's Copse and Tinkers Copse it forms part of what is known locally as The Three Copses.
Geography and site
This site is ancient coppiced woodland, mainly oak and hazel. There is a badger run from this copse to Tinkers Copse.
History
In 2002 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.
Fauna
The site has the following fauna:
Mammals
Amphibians and Reptiles
Birds
- Great spotted woodpecker
- Lesser spotted woodpecker
- European green woodpecker
- Jay
- Eurasian bullfinch
- European robin
- Eurasian blue tit
Invertebrates
Flora
The site has the following flora:
Trees
Plants
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References
- ^ "Temple Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Map of Temple Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.