The ancient Major Oak of Sherwood Forest, long associated with Robin Hood, failed to produce leaves this spring after years of decline.

The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Major Oak - which has stood at the heart of Sherwood Forest for hundreds of years - has had its first spring without new ...