Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, wildlife charity says - ABC7 Chicago

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Nottingham, Pennsylvania
Incident type
Drowning, E-bike

Summary

Ebike Crash Nottingham Pennsylvania in Nottingham, Pennsylvania: The Major Oak, a thousand‐year‐old oak tree in Sherwood Forest linked to the Robin Hood legend, has died. Conservationists reported that the tree had been in visible decline for several years and failed to produce leaves this spring. The exact cause of death could not be determined, but factors such as poor soil, weakened roots, metal bracing, climate change, heat waves and drought were cited. The tree will remain standing as an emblem and its acorns and cuttings have already been propagated into saplings.

Original reporting

Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, wildlife charity says - ABC7 Chicago

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