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<item><title>Major Oak in Sherwood Forest declared dead</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say#u12951</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:16:21 +0000</pubDate><description>The Major Oak, a tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died after 1,200 years. It failed to produce new leaves this spring. This follows previous instances where the tree survived similar fears.What's confirmed:The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is 1,200 years old.The tree failed to grow new leaves this spring.The oak is linked to the legend of Robin Hood.The tree has been declared dead before but recovered each spring.Still unconfirmed:Drought and soil damage caused the tree to die.The tree may have been loved to death.</description></item>
<item><title>Major Oak in Sherwood Forest confirmed dead</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say#u8711</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:35:55 +0000</pubDate><description>Scientists believe the Major Oak has died after it failed to grow new leaves this spring. The tree is linked to the legend of Robin Hood. Experts estimate its age between 800 and 1,200 years.What's confirmed:The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is linked to the legend of Robin Hood.The tree is believed to have died.The tree is 1,200 years old.Still unconfirmed:The tree died due to climate change, over-tourism, and failed attempts to save it.The tree was between 800 and 1,200 years old.</description></item>
<item><title>Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is dead</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say#u6636</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:10:12 +0000</pubDate><description>The Major Oak, an ancient tree linked to Robin Hood legends, has died. A UK wildlife charity confirmed the loss of the giant tree located in Sherwood Forest.What's confirmed:The Major Oak has died.The tree is located in Sherwood Forest.The tree is associated with the legend of Robin Hood.Still unconfirmed:The tree is a thousand years old.The tree is one of the most iconic in the UK due to its age and size.</description></item>
<item><title>Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Declared Dead</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say#u4939</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:26:32 +0000</pubDate><description>Experts and a wildlife conservation charity have confirmed the death of the Major Oak. The tree is a legendary site associated with Robin Hood. It failed to produce leaves during the current spring.What's confirmed:The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died.The tree is linked to the legend of Robin Hood.The tree failed to sprout leaves this spring.Still unconfirmed:The tree is a thousand years old.Major Hayman Rooke gave the tree its name.</description></item>
<item><title>Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Declared Dead</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-oak-ancient-robin-hood-tree-is-dead-experts-say#u3927</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:51:11 +0000</pubDate><description>Experts and officials have announced the death of the Major Oak, an ancient tree in Nottinghamshire&amp;#039;s Sherwood Forest. The tree is linked to the legend of Robin Hood and had been in decline for several years. It was presumed dead after failing to produce leaves.What's confirmed:The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died.The tree is located in Nottinghamshire.The Major Oak is associated with the legend of Robin Hood.The RSPB manages the woods where the tree stands.The tree failed to produce leaves.Still unconfirmed:The tree was 1,000 years old.The tree was 1,200 years old.Sightseers killed </description></item>
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