The Major Oak, a 1,200-year-old tree linked to Robin Hood, has died due to combined effects of climate change, human activity, and natural decline. Conservationists reflect on its legacy and lessons for protecting ancient trees.
7 min readThe Major oak, a 1,000-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest, has died after years of stress from drought and heat. Despite conservation efforts, human impact and climate change contributed to its decline. The tree remains ecologically valuable as deadwood habitat.
7 min readNatural England and MPs urge government to change livestock rules to protect Dartmoor ponies from culling amid concerns over Defra policies that do not distinguish ponies from sheep, risking a drastic population decline.
4 min readCitizen Zoo invites volunteers to breed the bog bush cricket at home to aid its recovery in East Anglia, building on prior success with grasshopper restoration.
3 min readSeveral osprey chicks have hatched recently in north Wales, including at Glaslyn Valley and Glaslyn Ospreys Centre, with conservationists monitoring nests via cameras.
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