Pearman's Copse is a Local Nature Reserve in Lower Earley, a suburb of Reading in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Wokingham District Council.

Geography and site

The nature reserve is in size. The nature reserve is ancient woodland which features coppiced areas. The reserve is surrounded by community woodland and it links with Dinton Pastures Country Park.

History

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

Fauna The site has the following fauna:

Invertebrates

Lasius Flavus Lasius Niger Gammarus Asellus aquaticus Armadillidium vulgare Armadillidium nasatum Porcellio Scaber

Mammals

Red fox Eastern Grey squirrel Wood mouse

Birds

Wood pigeon Collared dove Robin Jay

Flora The site has the following flora:

Trees Acer campestre Corylus avellana Fraxinus excelsior Quercus robur

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