Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say
The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest famously associated with the legend of Robin Hood, has died. Conservationists attribute the decline to a combination of human activity, structural interventions, and the impacts of climate change.
Why it matters
The loss of this iconic natural monument highlights the vulnerability of ancient ecosystems to environmental stressors and human tourism.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Asha Patel , East Midlands and David Pittam , Nottingham Ben Andrew/RSPB The Major Oak - which has stood at the heart of Sherwood Forest for hundreds of years - has had its first spring without new leaves An ancient oak tree that has stood in the heart of a famous forest for hundreds of years and is linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died, experts believe.
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