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[Regnum] The Mayor Oak, over 1,200 years old, has died in Sherwood Forest near Nottingham, UK. The BBC reported this on June 18,citing the Royal Society, which manages the reserve.
Obviously due to Climate Changeâ„¢
According to experts, the tree has seen a noticeable decline in the quality and quantity of its leaves in recent years, and this spring, no leaves have emerged at all.
The exact cause of the oak's death is difficult to determine, but one possible explanation is that intense human activity near the tree led to compaction of the soil around it, preventing rainwater from reaching its roots.
The department also noted that after its death, the oak will remain in Sherwood Forest as a habitat for wildlife and a "natural monument" for visitors. The tree will continue to decompose for several decades.
Like AlGore
The Major Oak is one of the oldest trees in the world and the most famous tree in Europe. Its trunk girth reached approximately 11 meters, and its crown spread was nearly 28 meters. Around 350,000 tourists from all over the world visited the tree annually. The legend of Robin Hood is also closely associated with this oak: it was believed that he and his gang used the tree's hollow trunk as a hideout while hiding from the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Some Bristlecone Pines in CA are over 4800 years old
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