1,200-year-old Sherwood Forest tree, linked to Robin Hood legend, is dead (opens original article in a new tab)

The 1,200-year-old Major Oak, linked to the Robin Hood legend, has died after failing to sprout leaves this spring, with soil compression from visitors cited as a contributing factor.

• 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest died after not sprouting leaves this spring
• Soil compression from visitors hindered rainwater reaching the tree's roots
• The tree had previously been rumored dead but was confirmed alive until this year