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Major Oak in Sherwood Forest declared dead

Published 18 June 2026

A massive ancient oak tree in England, celebrated for its link to the legend of Robin Hood, has died after failing to produce leaves this spring. The Major Oak, estimated to be between 1,000 and 1,200 years old, stands in Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

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