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Sherwood Forest's Major Oak declared dead after failing to leaf in spring 2026

The Major Oak failed to leaf in spring 2026 and was declared dead by the RSPB after years of stress from soil compaction, hot summers and prior interventions.

Sienna Bell

17 JUL · 3 min read

High court checks natural england over gamebird licensing restrictions

The high court ruled natural england acted unlawfully by stretching its interpretation of 'release' beyond parliamentary legislation in gamebird licensing near special protection areas.

Henry Roberts

17 JUL · 4 min read