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The Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Major Oak, an ancient tree in Sherwood Forest estimated to be between 800 and 1,200 years old, has died, as announced by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- The tree's death resulted from a combination of factors including tourism, climate change, and damage from previous conservation efforts.
- The Major Oak was famous for its enormous size, with a trunk circumference of 36 feet, and its association with the Robin Hood legend, attracting many tourists.
- Despite efforts to monitor and preserve it, the tree showed minimal growth activity in recent years and was declared dead this spring when no buds or leaves appeared.
