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]

Pearman's Copse
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationLower Earley, Berkshire
OS gridSU 735 693
Area6.9 hectares (17 acres)
Managed byWokingham District Council

Geography and site

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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

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In 2005 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Wokingham Borough Council.[1]

Fauna

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The site has the following fauna:

Invertebrates

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Mammals

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Birds

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Flora

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The site has the following flora:[4]

Trees

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Pearman's Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Map of Pearman's Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Pearmans Copse Nature Reserve - Wokingham Borough Council". Wokingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  4. ^ 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.