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The Major Oak, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, c.1910 - Valentine's Postcard

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#SherwoodForest #MajorOak #Trees #RobinHood

I'm in the midst of Jared Farmer's #Elderflora, so this story is quite timely for me. And who doesn't love great trees?

Eight of the world’s most amazing #trees – from the #MajorOak to the #LoneCypress .

Spectacular ancient trees stir deep feelings, as the felling of Sycamore Gap showed. Here are more noble specimens, including one whose survival is a deep-rooted puzzle

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/06/eight-of-the-worlds-most-amazing-trees-from-the-major-oak-to-the-lone-cypress

#environment #ecology

A classic, the tree in Sherwood Forest that is claimed to be Robin Hood’s tree: Major Oak.
The first photo shows a hiding place inside the trunk. The second angle shows giant faces.
#ThickTrunkTuesday #MajorOak #SherwoodForest #Nottinghamshire