Blundells Copse

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Blundells Copse
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Path through Blundells Copse
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Blundells Copse
Type Local nature reserve
Location Tilehurst, Reading, UK
Coordinates 51°27′23″N1°01′55″W / 51.456354°N 1.031908°W / 51.456354; -1.031908 Coordinates: 51°27′23″N1°01′55″W / 51.456354°N 1.031908°W / 51.456354; -1.031908
Area5.55 hectares (13.7 acres)
Created1992 (1992)

Blundells Copse is a local nature reserve in the suburb of Tilehurst in the town of Reading, UK. The site is 5.55 hectares (13.7 acres) in size, and comprises a close growing, ancient woodland with a stream. The nature reserve is under the management of the Reading Borough Council and, along with Lousehill Copse and McIlroy Park, is part of West Reading Woodlands. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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History

Blundells Copse was part of an area formerly known as the Moor. In 1992, the site was designated a local nature reserve. In 2005, path widening and improvements were made to the reserve as of funding by Living Spaces and the Environmental Trust for Berkshire. [4] [6] [7]

Fauna

The stream through Blundells Copse in April 2017 Blundells Copse - Stream.jpg
The stream through Blundells Copse in April 2017

The site has the following fauna: [5]

Mammals

Flora

The site has the following flora: [5] [8]

Trees

Plants

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