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.[1][2] Along with Jock's Copse and Tinkers Copse it forms part of what is known locally as The Three Copses.[3]

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

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. "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. "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. "BRACKNELL FOREST THE THREE COPSES" (PDF). Bracknell Forest Council. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  5. "Bluebell walks around Berkshire". Familiesonline.co.uk. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2017.

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