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Lousehill Copse
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Lousehill Copse
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Type Local nature reserve
Location Tilehurst, Reading, UK
Area 13.03 hectares (32.2 acres)
Created 1992 (1992)

Lousehill Copse is a local nature reserve in the Tilehurst suburb of the English town of Reading. The nature reserve is 13.03 hectares (32.2 acres) in size, and is under the management of the Reading Borough Council. The majority of the site comprises natural mature woodland surrounded by housing and featuring a pond, whilst the northern section of the reserve, also known as Comparts Plantation, is a grassy meadow area. To the south the reserve is crossed by Dee Road.

Along with Blundells Copse & McIlroy Park, Lousehill Copse forms part of West Reading Woodlands.

History

Lousehill Copse - copse and pond
Lousehill Copse - copse and pond - April 2017

The ancient Woodland has been dated back to over 300 years ago.

In 1992 site was designated a Local Nature Reserve.

Fauna

The site has the following fauna:

Birds

Flora

The site has the following flora:

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Lousehill Copse - geograph.org.uk - 611925

Trees

Plants

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