Blundells Copse

{{Short description|Local nature reserve in Tilehurst, Reading, England}}

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| photo_caption = Path through Blundells Copse

| type = Local nature reserve

| location = Tilehurst, Reading, UK

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| area = {{convert|5.55|hectare}}

| created = {{Start date|1992}}

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Blundells Copse is a local nature reserve in the suburb of Tilehurst in the town of Reading, UK. The site is {{convert|5.55|hectare}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.reading.gov.uk/article/7044/Blundells-Copse |title=Reading Borough Council |publisher=Reading.gov.uk |date=2017-02-13 |accessdate=2017-04-09}}{{cite web |url=https://content.historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/aspects-of-suburban-landscapes/aspects-suburban-landscapes.pdf/ |title=ASPECTS OF SUBURBAN LANDSCAPES |publisher=Historic England |accessdate=2017-04-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410133019/https://content.historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/aspects-of-suburban-landscapes/aspects-suburban-landscapes.pdf/# |archive-date=2017-04-10 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=REF_CODE%3D%271009369%27 |title=Magic Map Application |publisher=Magic.defra.gov.uk |date= |accessdate=2017-04-09}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tilehurst-globe.org.uk/TextFrames/leaflet%20blundells%202.pdf |title=Circular Walk Blundells Copse |publisher=Tilehurst Globe |date= |accessdate=2017-04-09}}{{cite web|url=https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteLNRDetail.aspx?SiteCode=L1009369&SiteName=&countyCode=2&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Natural England - Special Sites |publisher=Lnr.naturalengland.org.uk |date= |accessdate=2017-04-09}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.walkontheweb.org.uk/Frames/blunfrm.htm |title=Blundell's Copse and Blagrave Park |publisher=Walkontheweb.org.uk |date= |accessdate=2017-04-09}}{{cite web|url=http://www.theglobetrotter.co.uk/2009/08/blundells-copse-nature-park-in.html |title=The Blundells Copse - Nature Park in Tilehurst, Reading |publisher=The Globe Trotter |date=2009-08-08 |accessdate=2017-04-09}}

Fauna

File:Blundells Copse - Stream.jpg

The site has the following fauna:

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Flora

The site has the following flora:{{cite web|url=http://psophis.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/local-parks-and-woodlands-in-spring.html |title=Wessex Wanderings: Local parks and woodlands in Spring |publisher=Psophis.blogspot.co.uk |date=2016-04-30 |accessdate=2017-04-09}}

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References

Category:Local Nature Reserves in Berkshire