Temple Copse

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Temple Copse
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Temple Copse
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationBracknell, Berkshire
OS grid SU 853 702
Area1.9 hectares (4.7 acres)
Managed byBracknell Forest Borough Council

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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Geography and site

This site is ancient coppiced woodland, mainly oak and hazel. [1] 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. [1]

Fauna

The site has the following fauna: [1] [3] [4]

Mammals

Amphibians and Reptiles

Birds

Invertebrates

Flora

The site has the following flora: [1] [3] [5] [4]

Trees

Plants

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Temple Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  2. ↑ "Map of Temple Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 "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.
  4. 1 2 3 "BRACKNELL FOREST THE THREE COPSES" (PDF). Bracknell Forest Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 February 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Bluebell walks around Berkshire". Familiesonline.co.uk. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2017.

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