The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, long linked to the legend of the outlaw hero, failed to grow new leaves this spring; experts cite climate stress, drought and centuries of visitors compacting the soil around its roots

Scientists believe the 1,200-year-old Major Oak, the legendary hideout of Robin Hood, has died after it failed to produce any new leaves this spring,

Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summers