The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium

England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather

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Pippa Neill and Safeerah Ahmed
England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
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Ancient oak trees in England are dying due to extreme heatwaves and prolonged dry weather conditions. Conservationists note that older trees are struggling to adapt to the rapid pace of climate change, leading to premature leaf loss and tree death.

The Major oak with supporting poles in Sherwood Forest: ‘One of the main reasons that tree died is because of these extreme weather conditions.’ The Major oak with supporting poles in Sherwood Forest: ‘One of the main reasons that tree died is because of these extreme weather conditions.’ Trees and forests England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather Woodland Trust says trees struggling in drought stress, with older ‘survivors’ disproportionately affected

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