The death of 'Robin Hood' tree in Sherwood Forest leaves us with one less ancient sentinel. Here's a closer look, from the oldest tree, to the largest.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images There’s a reason it’s called the Mighty Oak: Oak trees are stately trees that can live for hundreds (yes, hundreds!) ...

Roots in peace.

The ancient Major Oak of Sherwood Forest, long associated with Robin Hood, failed to produce leaves this spring after years ...

Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summers ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. In addition to its value as a timber and wildlife species, scarlet oak is ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Laurel oak has been widely planted in the South as an ornamental, perhaps ...