An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died #DeathOfRobinHoodTree #HumanToll #AncientTree #SherwoodForest

An ancient oak tree said to ha...
Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to Robin Hood, has died at 1,200 years old

The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has said Thursday that the tree failed to sprout leaves this spring. Visitors to the forest over the years have compressed the soil around it, hindering rain from reaching its roots. The Nottingham forest has faced threats for years, and climate change has also been blamed. Even in death the tree will remain a natural monument and continue to support the forest's ecosystem.

AP News

Amid the historic landscapes of Eastnor Castle in Ledbury, a striking ancient tree rises from the woodland, its gnarled trunk and outstretched branches resembling a silent guardian of nature. Surrounded by lush greenery and the serene backdrop of the Malvern Hills, the area invites peaceful outdoor exploration and quiet reflection. The woodland views here are perfect for nature photography, offering glimpses of both carefully tended grounds and wilder corners where wildlife thrives. Visitors wandering the estate experience a timeless atmosphere, where history and nature intertwine. #AncientTree #NaturePhotography #WoodlandViews #OutdoorExploration #HistoricLandscapes

Taken Sep 2024

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Coille Dhubh Oak
Gnarled trees in Gairloch, Schottland, im Schwarz-Weiß-Format.


#NikonZ7II #NikonZ #NIKON Z 7II | 14mm | f/4 | 1/50s | 27/11/2025

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Die Castagno dei Cento Cavalli in Sant’Alfio am östlichen Hang des Ätna ist ein monumentaler, mehrere tausend Jahre alter Kastanienbaum. Mit einem Stammumfang von knapp 60 Metern ist sie einer der größten und ältesten Kastanienbäume Europas. Der Name („Kastanie der hundert Pferde“) stammt aus einer Legende, nach der eine Königin während eines Gewitters mit ihrem Gefolge von hundert Pferden Schutz unter dem Baum fand.
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https://www.fromoldbooks.org/Edwards-ForestOfArden/pages/056-maid-of-the-forest/

This is from George Wharton Edwards, The Forest of Arden With Some of its Legends, New York, 1914, and by then inks didn’t fade much. But it was the four-colour process, making the pictures harder to reproduce.

I try to have colour pictures on the front page of frooldbooks.org to liven it up a bit, and so visitors see they are not all monochrome!

Scanned with #xsane, then #GIMP3 and #GMIC descreen.

#fobo #vintageArt #forest #maid #ancientTree #fangorn

The Ginkgo biloba tree is a living fossil, unchanged for over 200 million years. A symbol of resilience, the ginkgo is celebrated worldwide for its beauty and longevity.

#GinkgoBiloba #NatureBeauty #AncientTree #UrbanNature #Photography