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Sherwood Forest’s Major Oak declared dead

The RSPB confirmed the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died after it failed to leaf out this spring.
WHO: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
WHAT: RSPB confirmed the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died after it failed to sprout leaves this spring.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM ET
WHERE: Sherwood Forest, UK
WHY: It failed to sprout leaves this spring, following decades of strain including drought, climate change, and heavy visitor pressure.
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