Blundells Copse

Blundells Copse is a local nature reserve in the suburb of Tilehurst in the town of Reading, UK. The site is 5.55 hectares (13.7 acres) in size, and comprises a close growing, ancient woodland with a stream. The nature reserve is under the management of the Reading Borough Council and, along with Lousehill Copse and McIlroy Park, is part of West Reading Woodlands.[1][2][3][4][5]

Blundells Copse
Path through Blundells Copse
Location within Reading
TypeLocal nature reserve
LocationTilehurst, Reading, UK
Coordinates51°27′23″N 1°01′55″W
Area5.55 hectares (13.7 acres)
Created1992 (1992)

History

Blundells Copse was part of an area formerly known as the Moor. In 1992, the site was designated a local nature reserve. In 2005, path widening and improvements were made to the reserve as of funding by Living Spaces and the Environmental Trust for Berkshire.[4][6][7]

Fauna
The stream through Blundells Copse in April 2017

The site has the following fauna:[5]

Mammals

Flora

The site has the following flora:[5][8]

Trees

Plants

References
  1. "Reading Borough Council". Reading.gov.uk. 2017-02-13. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  2. "ASPECTS OF SUBURBAN LANDSCAPES". Historic England. Archived from the original on 2017-04-10. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  3. "Magic Map Application". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  4. "Circular Walk Blundells Copse" (PDF). Tilehurst Globe. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  5. "Natural England - Special Sites". Lnr.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  6. "Blundell's Copse and Blagrave Park". Walkontheweb.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  7. "The Blundells Copse - Nature Park in Tilehurst, Reading". The Globe Trotter. 2009-08-08. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  8. "Wessex Wanderings: Local parks and woodlands in Spring". Psophis.blogspot.co.uk. 2016-04-30. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
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