Tinkers Copse
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationBracknell, Berkshire
OS gridSU 856 704
Area1.9 hectares (4.7 acres)
Managed byBracknell Forest Borough Council

Tinkers 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 Temple Copse it forms part of what is known locally as The Three Copses.[3]

Geography and site

This site is ancient coppiced woodland, mainly oak and hazel.[1] There is a badger run from this copse to Temple 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

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Tinkers Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  2. ↑ "Map of Tinkers Copse". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 "The Three Copses: Parks to visit". Bracknell Forest Council. 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". Families. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2017.

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