Pearman's Copse
| Pearman's Copse | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Lower Earley, Berkshire |
| OS grid | SU 735 693 |
| Area | 6.9 hectares (17 acres) |
| Managed by | Wokingham District Council |
Pearman's Copse is a 6.9-hectare (17-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Lower Earley, a suburb of Reading in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Wokingham District Council.[1][2]
Geography and site
The nature reserve is 2 hectares (4.9 acres) in size.[3] The nature reserve is ancient woodland which features coppiced areas.[4] The reserve is surrounded by community woodland and it links with Dinton Pastures Country Park.[3]
History
In 2005 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Wokingham Borough Council.[1]
Fauna
The site has the following fauna:
Invertebrates
- Lasius Flavus
- Lasius Niger
- Gammarus
- Asellus aquaticus
- Armadillidium vulgare
- Armadillidium nasatum
- Porcellio Scaber
Mammals
- Red fox
- Eastern Grey squirrel
- Wood mouse
Birds
- Wood pigeon
- Collared dove
- Robin
- Jay
Flora
The site has the following flora:[4]
Trees
- Acer campestre
- Corylus avellana
- Fraxinus excelsior
- Quercus robur
References
- ^ a b "Pearman's Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Map of Pearman's Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Pearmans Copse Nature Reserve - Wokingham Borough Council". Wokingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ a b "SHINFIELD PARISH WALK 6 Pearman's Copse and Nores Hill" (PDF). Shinfield Parish Volunteer Group in conjunction with Shinfield Parish Council. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
