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.

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¿Qué mató al roble milenario de Robin Hood en Sherwood?

El roble milenario de Robin Hood ha muerto en Sherwood tras siglos en pie, castigado por sequías, calor extremo y unas raíces ya debilitadas.

Major Oak: Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say

The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.

‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies

Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summers