Pearman's Copse

Pearman's Copse is a 6.9 ha 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 2 ha 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