Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, wildlife charity says - ABC13 Houston

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Nottingham, Pennsylvania
Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting 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. The RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity confirmed the tree’s demise and cited factors such as poor soil, weakened roots, metal bracing, climate change, heat waves and drought. The tree will remain standing as an emblem and its acorns and cuttings have already been grown into saplings.

Original reporting

Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, wildlife charity says - ABC13 Houston

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