Tinkers Copse facts for kids
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| OS grid | SU 856 704 |
| Area | 1.9 hectares (4.7 acres) |
| Managed by | Bracknell 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. Along with Jock's Copse and Temple Copse it forms part of what is known locally as The Three Copses.
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Geography and site
This site is ancient coppiced woodland, mainly oak and hazel. There is a badger run from this copse to Temple Copse.
History
In 2002, the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.
Fauna
The site has the following fauna:
Mammals
Amphibians and reptiles
Birds
- Great spotted woodpecker
- Lesser spotted woodpecker
- European green woodpecker
- Jay
- Eurasian bullfinch
- European robin
- Eurasian blue tit
Invertebrates
- Small tortoiseshell
Flora
The site has the following flora:
Trees
- Sorbus torminalis
- Quercus robur
- Corylus avellana
- Carpinus betulus
Plants
- Primula vulgaris
- Lychnis flos-cuculi
- Hyacinthoides non-scripta
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