The legendary Major Oak of Sherwood Forest—a tree steeped in history and folklore, famously linked to Robin Hood—is believed to have died. After failing to produce any leaves this spring, conservation experts at the RSPB confirmed the sad news this June 2026.

Sherwood Forest's 1,200-Year-Old Major Oak Tree Dies 

#Gravitas The legendary Major Oak, one of Europe's oldest and most famous ancient trees and a symbol of the Robin Hood story, has died after standing in Sherwood Forest for at least a millennium. The giant oak reportedly failed to produce leaves this year after enduring a succession of hot and dry summers.  


Sherwood Forest’s 1,200-Year-Old Major Oak Tree Dies

A 450-year-old oak tree, a cherished landmark in North London, was cut down on health and safety grounds. The decision, linked to a British restaurant chain's operations, has sparked public debate over heritage conservation versus modern safety regulations. Police have confirmed there is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the case.

450-year-old Oak tree cut down on health and safety grounds in North London

Sonja Semyonova, a self-proclaimed "ecosexual" from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, has stirred curiosity by declaring an intimate connection with an oak tree, saying that the romantic energy she experiences is what she has always sought in a human partner.

Love in bloom: ‘Ecosexual’ woman declares romantic bond with oak tree

As Hurricane Idalia reached Tallahassee, Florida, a 100-year-old oak tree fell on the governor's mansion. Casey DeSantis, the state's first lady and wife of Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis, was inside the house with their three children, Madison, Mason, and Mamie, when the tree fell.

US: 100-year-old oak tree falls on Florida governor's mansion as Hurricane Idalia strikes

The oak, which is about 15 metres standing high in the soccer pitch, won the European Tree of the Year vote in 2015 with over 50,000 votes.

Oak tree sits in middle of soccer pitch, what would Ronaldinho do?

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