The Major Oak, a 1,000-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest linked to Robin Hood, is currently suffering due to summer heatwaves and droughts. Compacted soil around the tree, caused by traffic over the years, has restricted essential flow of water, nutrients, and oxygen to its roots. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has begun a recovery program approved by Natural England to restore root health and sustain the tree. The warmest June on record and prolonged dry periods in 2025 have further complicated these conservation efforts.
The summer heatwaves and droughts are hampering attempts to care for a historic tree associated with Robin Hood, impacting its health significantly.
The soil around the Major Oak had been compacted by foot and vehicle traffic, restricting the flow of water, oxygen, and nutrients to its roots.
The RSPB is working with tree and soil health specialists to help the Major Oak, a 1,000-year-old tree suffering from poor health.
In 2023, the RSPB began a program, approved by Natural England, to help recover the roots and sustain the Major Oak.
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