‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies
Summary
The Major Oak, a famous 1,000-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest, England, has died after struggling with hot, dry summers. Known for its huge size and connection to the Robin Hood legend, it attracted about 350,000 visitors each year.Key Facts
- The Major Oak is one of Europe’s oldest and largest ancient trees.
- It grew in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, for at least 1,000 years.
- The tree failed to produce leaves this year due to stress from heat and drought.
- The tree’s size includes an 11-meter-wide trunk and a 28-meter canopy.
- The oak is linked to Robin Hood folklore as a shelter for the outlaw and his band.
- Visitors come from many countries including Spain, the US, South Korea, and Australia.
- Human efforts to protect the tree, such as installing supports and filling hollow parts, may have weakened it.
- England has 114 ancient oaks with a trunk width over nine meters, more than the rest of Europe combined.
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