Robin Hood’s Legend Loses Its 1,200-Year-Old Icon
TL;DR
The Major Oak, a roughly 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest long associated with Robin Hood, has died after years of decline. Authorities cited factors such as poor soil, weakened roots, prior conservation efforts, and climate-related stress. The tree will remain as a landmark, with its legacy continuing through saplings and acorns grown from it around the world.
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