The Major Oak, one of Europe's most famous trees and a central symbol of Sherwood Forest, has died after more than a thousand years. Long associated with the legends of Robin Hood, the ancient oak served as a major tourist attraction and a natural landmark. Experts had been monitoring the tree's declining health for some time. Despite various conservation efforts to preserve the millennial giant, the tree eventually succumbed. Its death marks the end of a living link to England's medieval folklore. Local authorities and ecologists are now assessing how to manage the site. The loss is seen as a significant blow to the region's natural and cultural heritage.