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

The Guardian18 Jun 2026Market
Automatically composed with AI from the cited sources

The Major oak, a 1,000-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England, has died after failing to produce leaves this year; the Guardian is soliciting reader memories following its demise, which is attributed to stress from recent hot, dry summers, heavy visitor footfall, and historical interventions.