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Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree linked to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, experts say
ABC7 Los Angeles • • world
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- The Major Oak, a giant 1,200-year-old oak tree in Sherwood Forest linked to the Robin Hood legend, has died, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.
- The tree had been in visible decline for several years and failed to produce leaves this spring, marking its death.
- Factors contributing to the tree's demise include poor soil, a weakened root system, preservation efforts that hindered natural aging, and climate change impacts such as heat waves and drought.
- Despite its death, the Major Oak will remain standing as a habitat and emblem, with saplings grown from its acorns and cuttings already planted globally to continue its legacy.
- The RSPB plans to ensure that the tree's offspring will thrive and carry on the legend of the Major Oak for centuries to come.
