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Major Oak photo appeal launched after tree's death

  • The famous Major Oak — the ancient Sherwood Forest oak linked to the Robin Hood legend and thought to be up to 1,200 years old — died on 18 June.
  • Nottinghamshire’s Inspire library is asking people to upload photos and memories to its online archive to help preserve the tree’s appearance and story.
  • The RSPB will leave the tree standing as a “natural monument,” monitor its decay, and support saplings and conservation efforts to continue its legacy.
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