Ancient oak tree linked to Robin Hood loved to death
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died after failing to sprout leaves this spring. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds cited visitor foot traffic and climate change as contributing factors to the tree's demise. The oak remains a significant natural monument within Sherwood Forest's ecosystem.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 01:50 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 02:00 UTC
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