Robin Hood’s Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died, experts say

The RSPB has announced that the Major Oak, the tree famous for sheltering Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest, has died after its first spring without leaves (PA) -

A vast ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood is thought to have died after its first spring with no leaves, experts have said.

The Major Oak in the heart of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire is thought to be up to 1,200 years old, but has been in decline for some years, according to the RSPB, which manages the woodland.