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SHOCKING: Sherwood forest - What They Never Told You

England's legendary Robin Hood oak has died after nearly 1,000 years, but its story isn't over

Britain's famous Major Oak tree has died after standing for a millennium. This ancient tree, a symbol of Sherwood Forest, succumbed to age and climate change. Its death, however, marks a new beginning for numerous insect species. The decaying wood will provide essential habitat for saproxylic organisms. This ancient oak's…

The Economic Times

England's legendary Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died after standing for up to 1,200 years

An ancient oak tree at the heart of Sherwood Forest in England, long linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died after standing for as long as 1,200 years. The Major Oak, one of the most photographed and visited trees in the world, failed to produce any new leaves…

The Times of India

Robin Hood was often far more violent than modern legend – but he wasn’t the most extreme medieval outlaw

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Robin Hood’s famed Sherwood Forest 1,200-year-old oak tree declared dead

It’s not the first time the legendary oak has been declared dead. On previous occasions, fears were raised only for the tree to stubbornly leaf out again each spring. Not this year.

Euronews

We would like to hear your memories of the Major oak in Sherwood Forest

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The Guardian - UK

‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies

Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summers

The Guardian - UK

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

The Major Oak has stood in Sherwood Forest for an estimated 1,200 years.

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Major Oak dies: Robin Hood’s 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest ‘killed by too many visitors’

Death of ancient oak said to have housed legendary outlaw partly blamed on overtourism

Evening Standard

The 'forgotten' global brand of Nottinghamshire's Robin Hood and why we don't shout about him enough

Robin Hood is an internationally famous legend, but many are now questioning whether Nottingham makes enough of the outlaw's links with both city and county.

Nottingham Post

The 8 best places to live in Nottinghamshire according to guide

One village has been crowned as the county's best place to live

Nottingham Post

Who owns Center Parcs and when was it founded?

Sherwood Forest was the UK's first ever Center Parcs site.

Nottingham Post

Canberra's got its own Sherwood Forest, and it's like a bush Floriade

With towering oaks and a magical meadow of daffodils, Canberra's Sherwood Forest is just as enchanting as its namesake in England. But who's responsible for planting it?

The Canberra Times

Inside Sherwood crossbow killer's hidden lair found in forest after huge manhunt

It was in Sherwood Forest in 2004, where two separate murderers spent weeks on the run - sparking one of the UK’s biggest ever manhunts and some of the most harrowing moments of DCC Russ Foster's career

Daily Mirror

Loch Ness and Sherwood Forest named among 'dream' camping places - see full list

A poll quizzed 2,000 adventure-loving campers on where they want to reconnect with nature, with Durdle Door in Dorset and the Brecon Beacons in Wales ranking highly among the idyllic locations

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Nottingham Post

Center Parcs Sherwood Forest: Major plans submitted for changes to lodges and new restaurant

The proposals must be approved by the council

Wales Online

People think Buckingham Palace is in York and Betws-y-Coed is in Scotland

One in five Nottinghamshire residents couldn't locate Sherwood Forest

Nottingham Post

Five wonderful Nottinghamshire woodland walks for families this Easter holidays

Nottingham has some beautiful forests, parks and nature reserves to explore

Nottingham Post

Ghost hunters claim to have sighted 'hooded man' inside Sherwood Forest

They think it is one of Robin Hood's merry men

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'Outlaw' coffee man at centre of lockdown spat moves from Sherwood Forest to the high street

He had opened a window at a previous venue to serve takeaway drinks to visitors

Nottingham Post

Disgust over fly-tipping at 'much loved' Sherwood Forest beauty spot as barrier considered

Waste is routinely dumped at the site

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