Sherwood's 1,000-Year-Old Major Oak Dies, Marking End of an Era
TL;DR
The 1,000-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died after decades of heat, drought and heavy visitor use stressed its health. Past interventions—props to support branches and even filling hollows with concrete—likely contributed to its decline, though researchers also point to climate change and water-table changes. The RSPB will leave the dead tree standing for habitat value as other ancient oaks face similar fates.
Topics:worldenvironment#ancient-trees#climate-change#conservation#environment#major-oak#sherwood-forest
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