O Major Oak, um carvalho de 1.200 anos na Floresta de Sherwood, Inglaterra, associado à lenda de Robin Hood, morreu. A ausência de folhas na primavera e décadas de visitação intensa, que compactaram o solo, são apontadas como causas.
Die "Major Oak", eine rund 1200 Jahre alte Eiche im englischen Sherwood Forest, die mit der Robin-Hood-Legende verbunden ist, ist vermutlich abgestorben. Ursachen sind Besucheraufkommen, Stabilisierungsmaßnahmen und der Klimawandel.
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, UK, believed to have sheltered Robin Hood, has likely died after failing to sprout leaves this spring. Conservationists cite compacted soil from millions of visitors over centuries, along with climate change, as contributing factors to its decline.
The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest linked to Robin Hood legends, is believed to have died after failing to sprout leaves this spring. Conservationists cite soil compression from visitors over centuries as a likely cause, hindering water access to its roots.
The Major Oak, a 1,000-year-old ancient tree in Sherwood Forest, England, has died after failing to produce leaves this year. Stressed by hot, dry summers and historical interventions, the tree's decline was likely hastened by climate change and human admiration. It will remain standing as a habitat for wildlife.
The Major Oak, an ancient oak tree in Sherwood Forest linked to Robin Hood legend, is believed to have died after centuries of life. Experts cite a combination of human activity, climate change, and age as contributing factors to its decline.
