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.