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Work is underway to preserve one of the UK's most iconic oak trees

Work underway to preserve iconic Major Oak after experts confirmed it had died

The Major Oak, one of the UK’s most iconic trees due to its vast age, size and links to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed by experts to have died, after failing to produce any leaves this year.

Experts confirm Robin Hood's world-famous Major Oak tree has died

The Major Oak, one of the UK’s most iconic trees due to its vast age, size and links to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed by experts to have died, after failing to produce any leaves this year.

Experts confirm Robin Hood's world-famous Major Oak tree has died

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Fly Agaric fungus in Sherwood Forest.

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The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has been undergoing emergency watering after suffering in the recent heatwave. Photo: Submitted

Major Oak in Sherwood Forest gets emergency watering after suffering in heatwave
One of Britain's most famous trees, the mighty Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, has suffered in the recent heatwave and needs emergency irrigation.
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Fen raft spider.

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Nottinghamshire County Council chairman Cllr Richard Butler with the Sherwood Outlaws.

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Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

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Dolphins playfully leap beside boat in Bridlington. Credit: Steve Race Wildlife Photography

Joyful dolphins frolic and leap as they follow boat back to shore

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Dolphin pod filmed in the water near Bridlington. Credit: Steve Race Wildlife Photography

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The Major Oak at Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. Photo: Anita Maric / SWNS.

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Papplewick Pumping Station is one of the sites on the new art trail. Photo: Other

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The house sparrow was the most spotted bird in last year's Big Garden Birdwatch. Photo: Ray Kennedy (rspb-images.com)

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Coun John Cottee, Katie Ward of Notts Outdoors and councillor Scott Carlton.

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Robin on a magnolia tree. Photo: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part

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The RSPB and Nottinghamshire housebuilders are encouraging people to plant more in their gardens and help local wildlife this summer

Housebuilders and RSPB want us to join the wildlife planting revolution

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RSPB reveals how helping birds to breed is easier than you may think

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The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns this month (Credit: rspb-images.com)

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Hundreds of protected birds of prey killed by criminals in the UK, RSPB says

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Have you ever wondered why birds sing in the morning? (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Phase two of the new visitor centre at Sherwood Forest

COLUMN: New chapter for forest

Plans approved for new Sherwood Forest visitor centre

Bird feeder at new development

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A 3D view of the proposed visitor centre from the amphitheatre.

New Sherwood visitor centre designs are up for planning permission

First look at plans for Sherwood Forest visitor centre

Robin Hood, aka, Ade Andrews, puts his name to the contract for the RSPB to take over the management of Sherwood Forest Country Park, with from left, Coun. Alan Rhodes, Patrick Candler chief executive of the Sherwood Forest Trus, Coun. John Knight, Kevin Smith Consortium Atractions, Nick Brown from the Thoresby Estate and RSPB area manager, Michael Copleston.

Cricket club not under threat from new Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, says coun...
Residents near Sherwood Forest are being reassured by county council bosses they will have their say on plans for a new visitor centre.
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Robin Hood, aka, Ade Andrews, puts his name to the contract for the RSPB to take over the management of Sherwood Forest Country Park, with from left, Coun. Alan Rhodes, Patrick Candler chief executive of the Sherwood Forest Trus, Coun. John Knight, Kevin Smith Consortium Atractions, Nick Brown from the Thoresby Estate and RSPB area manager, Michael Copleston.

Bright new chapter for Sherwood Forest with £5.3m visitor centre investment

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre will finally go ahead

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Twitchers flock to spot rare visitor

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