Keyword – Environment
Trefwoorden – Trees and forests, Environment
Title – We would like to hear your memories of the Major oak in Sherwood Forest | Trees and forests | The Guardian
Author – https://www.theguardian.com/profile/guardian-community-team
Link – We would like to hear your memories of the Major oak in Sherwood Forest | Trees and forests | The Guardian
Publish date – 2026-06-18T08:56:26.000Z
Category – News
URL – https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/18/we-would-like-to-hear-your-memories-of-the-major-oak-in-sherwood-forest

The Major oak, one of Europe’s oldest, largest and most celebrated ancient trees, which has grown in Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire , England, for at least 1,000 years, has died.

The huge tree failed to produce any leaves this year, after becoming stressed by a series of hot, dry summers. Footfall from visitors admiring the oak and well-intentioned historical interventions have also not helped its longevity.

Thousands of visitors admire the oak each year. Were you one of them? We would like to hear your memories of the Major oak. What did it mean to you? What are your thoughts on its demise?