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Sherwood's Major Oak dies after 1,200 years

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Sherwood's Major Oak dies after 1,200 years
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The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest long linked to Robin Hood, has died after failing to produce new leaves this spring. Scientists attribute its decline to soil compression from millions of visitors and hot, dry summers, but the tree will remain standing as a natural monument and continue to support the forest ecosystem, with acorns and cuttings propagated worldwide.

Topics:worldscience#conservation#major-oak#oak-tree#robin-hood#science#sherwood-forest
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  1. Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died  CNN
  2. Major Oak: Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say  BBC
  3. ‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies  The Guardian
  4. Did Robin Hood really take cover in this 1,000-year-old Nottinghamshire tree?  Nottingham Post
  5. Legendary actress Judi Dench pays tribute to 'inspirational' Major Oak  Yahoo News UK

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